Posted 12 months ago
Cook- Casual
@ ASK Wellness Society
Penticton, British Columbia
Overview
ASK Wellness Society is hiring a casual Cook in Penticton to work as assistant to the Head Cook, preparing large meals for 60+ people and supervising the kitchen team in the Head Cook's absence. The role covers food preparation, stock and ordering, hygiene and kitchen equipment checks. Pay is $25.91 to $29.75 per hour, casual/on-call up to 40 hours per week.
Pay:
$25.91–$29.75 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook large meals for 60+ people
- Lead meal service and supervise kitchen team in Head Cook's absence
- Manage stock, ordering and first-in, first-out rotation
- Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards
- Inspect kitchen equipment and report issues
Requirements summary:
- Two years of prep or cooking experience (asset)
- Formal culinary training (asset)
- Knowledge of food hygiene and commercial equipment
- Occupational First Aid Level 1, Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS
- Vulnerable sector criminal record check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Occupational First Aid Level 1, Food Safe Level 1, WHMIS |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Fields of study | culinary arts |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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ASK Wellness Society
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 201-500 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
City: Penticton
Program and Site Location: All Penticton Sites
Reports To: Head Cook
Term: Casual/On-Call up to a maximum of 40 hours per week
Wage Range: $25.91 up to $29.75 based on education and related experience.
What We Offer:
• On-site training and development opportunities
• A culture of equality, inclusion, and diversity
Position Summary: Work alongside the Head Cook as their assistant, at an excellent level while maintaining and abiding by all standards, policies and/or procedures set forth by the ASK Wellness Society and any applicable government agencies. In partnership with the Head Cook manage daily kitchen activities, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.
Typical Duties Include:
General Cook Responsibilities
- Assist team to prepare and cook large quantities of food for 60+ (continental breakfast and dinner).
- Lead meal prep/service and supervise kitchen team in Head Cook’s absence.
- Provide guidance to other kitchen staff members and tenant support workers with respect to food preparation, service, and cleaning.
- Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients.
- Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verify all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
- Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours.
- Assist the Head Cook in hiring and training new kitchen employees to kitchen standards.
- Assist Head Cook with menu creation, managing food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
- Verify food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed.
- Regularly monitor and inspect kitchen equipment, report any problems or inconsistencies to the Head Chef and make recommendations for repair or procurement.
- Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times as per industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with all supportive standards, policies, and procedures.
- Other duties which may or may not be outlined in this job description.
Administrative Responsibilities
- When requested, assist Head Cook with reviewing invoices from suppliers for accuracy and updating computer files related to food service annually and as needed (food inventories, signage and labels, recipe books).
- When requested, be a member of the COA’s Performance and Quality Improvement team in which you will encourage the organization to use data to identify areas of needed improvement and implement improvement plans in support of achieving performance targets, program goals, client satisfaction, and positive client outcomes.
- Other duties which may or may not be outlined within this job description.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years prep/cooking experience an asset.
- Formal culinary training is considered an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices including the use of commercial equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) an asset.
- Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and Trauma Informed Practice an asset.
Requirements and skills
- Understands and maintains professional boundaries.
- Must pass an acceptable criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
- Occupational First Aid Level 1, Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS required.
- Readiness to complete in-house online training within the first month of employment.
- As Program Participants are allowed to have pets, it is noted that this is a pet friendly environment.
The ASK Wellness Society is dedicated to promoting diversity/multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our Core Values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Please note that interested applicants must already hold an open work permit, a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), permanent residency, or Canadian citizenship. ASK Wellness Society will not apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or sponsor a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-based work permit.
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