Posted 4 months ago
On-Call Cook (Internal/External)
@ W̱SÁNEĆ School Board
Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Overview
W̱SÁNEĆ School Board is hiring an on-call part-time cook for its hot lunch program at W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School, and potentially other kitchens in the district. The work covers grocery purchasing, nutritional menu planning, food preparation, sanitation and clean-up, for about 7 hours per day on a schedule set by operational needs. The position is unionized under BCGEU, pays $24.22 per hour, and gives preference to First Nations ancestry.
Pay:
$24.22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Plan nutritional menus for varied dietary needs
- Purchase groceries for the hot lunch program
- Prepare hot lunches for students and staff
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and clean-up
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus one year of related training or experience
- Valid Food Safe and First Aid certificates
- Criminal record check
- Red Seal Journeyman Cook preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe, First Aid, Red Seal Journeyman Cook |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | High school (required) |
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W̱SÁNEĆ School Board
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job Title: On-Call Cook
Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal/External
Department: W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School
Job Status: On Call
Details: Unionized position with theBritish Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)
*Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.
**External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.
Closing Date/Time: Ongoing
SUMMARY
Responsible for the provision of the hot lunch program for the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School and potentially other kitchens at ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School, or W̱SÁNEĆ College. Key functions include purchase of groceries, nutritional menu planning, food preparation, sanitization and clean up.
SCOPE
Works under the direction of the Principals/Directors of the Schools and College and in accordance with Food Safe Practices, Good Nutrition and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board (WSB) policy/procedures. The scope of the work includes the preparation of a hot lunch to all students and staff. Also responsible for promoting and ensuring proper nutrition and cleanliness. Employees may be required to conduct duties of the same position in alternate departments as operational needs arise.
HOURS OF WORK
7 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Certification
- Completion of Grade 10 and one year of directly related training or experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Food Safe Certificate, First Aid certificate and Criminal Record Check
- Journeyman Cook Trade Certificate with a Red Seal Qualification preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of Food Safe Practices and good nutrition
- Plan menus incorporating a variety of dietary needs, identify and cooking needs
- Accuracy and attention to detail with a concern for cleanliness and safety
- Resolve routine problems and refer non routine problems to supervisor
- Initiate and complete daily, weekly, monthly tasks and routines
- Work as part of a team, sharing information and workload
- Communicate verbally, clearly and constructively with staff, students and the public
ONLY APPLICATIONS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED:
- Resume and cover letter
- Three professional references (please provide telephone numbers & email addresses)
- Copies of valid certificates must accompany application
- Additional Supporting Documentation
Hourly Rate $24.22
Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.
*FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*
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