Posted 17 days ago
Cook's Assistant
@ School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay)
Fernie, British Columbia
Overview
School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay) is hiring a temporary Cook's Assistant, full time at 40 hours a week from 7:00 to 15:30 while school is in session, at $30.75 per hour under the CUPE agreement. The role prepares breakfast and lunch programs and supervises students learning food preparation in an instructional kitchen. The position runs until the incumbent returns or June 25, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Cook and bake for daily breakfast and lunch programs and special events
- Supervise and instruct students in food preparation and kitchen safety
- Assist in ordering food and supplies and maintaining inventory
- Operate and maintain kitchen tools and appliances, and manage cash register sales
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Red Seal Journeyman Cook certificate or working toward one
- Food Safe certificate
- Minimum three years institutional or commercial food preparation experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Journeyman Cook, Food Safe |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay)
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School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) is located in the southeast corner of the province of British Columbia. Our region features spectacular mountain scenery, clean lakes, forested hillsides and wide-open spaces. With an approximate population of 36,000 most people live in the communities of Cranbrook, South Country (Baynes Lake, Grasmere, Elko, Galloway and Jaffray), Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford. The communities and their surrounding areas are supported by resource based industries such as mining, forestry, tourism, along with other small secondary industries. People enjoy the many natural amenities associated with the environment: fishing, hiking, skiing, cycling and golfing. Cranbrook is the home of the College of the Rockies.. Fernie is the proud home of one of the fastest growing ski developments in North America: Fernie Alpine Resort. In School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay), we set high expectations for our students. Our students thrive in an innovative and academically enriched educational environment. Our caring and supportive school communities value family involvement and foster clear values that build confidence, character, and good citizenship every day. We encourage our students to participate in a wide array of co-curricular activities, and motivate each child to reach his or her individual potential.
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- Reported office locations
- 940 Industrial Road 1, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 4C6, CA
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- School District 5 Southeast Kootenay
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School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) is located in the southeast corner of the province of British Columbia. Our region features spectacular mountain scenery, clean lakes, forested hillsides and wide-open spaces. With an approximate population of 36,000 most people live in the communities of Cranbrook, South Country (Baynes Lake, Grasmere, Elko, Galloway and Jaffray), Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford. The…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Cranbrook, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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POSTING: 4065525 R3
JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of meals and supervise students learning food preparation in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. This employee is responsible to an assigned supervisor.
POSITION: TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or June 25, 2027.
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hrs/wk. 7:00 -15:30 When school is in session for students.
WAGE RATE: As per CUPE agreement $30.75
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Possess or working towards a valid inter-provincial Journeyman Cook Certificate (Red Seal)
- Food Safe Certificate
- Minimum of three years' experience in institutional and/or commercial food preparation
MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Solve problems related to the position.
- Be self-directed, flexible and work independently.
- Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
- Be a role model for students.
- Safely operate standard kitchen tools and appliances.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Develop work methods to handle assigned tasks.
- Perform the physical requirements of the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Supervise and instruct students in assigned learning situations and food preparation assignments as required. Report on student progress to administration.
- Assist in the demonstration and instruction of students in proper food preparation, cooking and baking methods, procedures and techniques, safety habits, hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Cook, bake, and perform other food-preparation duties for daily breakfast and lunch programs and special events.
- Assist with the preparation of breakfast and lunch recipes and menus.
- Assist in the ordering of food and supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
- Operate and maintain standard kitchen tools and appliances.
- Participates in kitchen cleanup routine.
- Manage cash register sales and maintain records.
- Perform other job-related duties.
All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [email protected]
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