Posted 3 months ago
Cook I
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Cook I for Food Services Operations, reporting to the Manager or designate. The work is cooking hospital food using methods such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking, following standardized recipes and department procedures. 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 recognized cooking program or equivalent experience
- Food Safe Level 1 certificate
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Physical ability to perform the duties
- Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| 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 | 1,247 |
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.
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