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Cook I

@ Island Health

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British Columbia

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Overview

Island Health is hiring a temporary Cook I to prepare and serve meals, including special diets, baking and area cleaning.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve meals and special diets
  • Perform baking
  • Clean work areas
  • Carry out other related duties as directed

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a recognized cooking program or equivalent
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Physical ability to perform the duties
  • Ability to organize work and operate related equipment

Tools & skills

CleaningCookingWork in an organised manner
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Hospital or clinic
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyCooking

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Island Health

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FieldValue
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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under direction prepares and serves meals, special diets, baking, area cleaning and all other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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/JD554.pdf

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