Posted 3 months ago
Cook I
@ Island Health
Chemainus, British Columbia
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
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe Level 1 |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | cooking |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
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.pdfJournal
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