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Cook I

@ Island Health

Duncan, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Cook I in Food Services Operations. The role prepares food using methods such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking, following standardized recipes and department policies. Candidates need a 12-month cooking program or equivalent experience, plus Food Safe Level 1.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare food using roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking
  • Follow standardized recipes and department policies and procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of quality and safety

Requirements summary:

  • 12-month cooking program or equivalent experience
  • Food Safe Level 1 certificate
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Ability to organize work and operate related equipment

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Hospital or clinic
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood Safe Level 1
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studycooking

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Island Health

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Company size10001+
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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, positions at this level perform a variety of duties within Food Services Operations using a variety of methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking following standardized recipes and department policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A certificate in Food Safe Level 1.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1426.pdf

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