Casual Food & Beverage II

Cowichan Valley Regional District; Lake Cowichan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is hiring a casual Food & Beverage II for the Cowichan Lake Recreation Division. This role involves cooking, food preparation, and providing excellent service to patrons. The successful candidate will work flexible shifts and must have the necessary food safe certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation, including short order and concession cooking.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including days and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking and prep cooking duties as assigned.
• Provide professional service to patrons and ensure their satisfaction.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation work.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Food Safe Basic Certificate

Basic First Aid Certificate (First Aid Level I)

Job description

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to join our organization as a casual Food & Beverage II in the Cowichan Lake Recreation Division within the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Food & Beverage Coordinator, the Food & Beverage II effectively performs duties, assigned by the Food & Beverage Coordinator, including cooking and prep cooking, serving, cashiering, washing dishes, bussing tables and performs banquet, concession, cleaning and sanitation work. The Food & Beverage II provides professional service to patrons ensuring their satisfaction, including responding to inquiries with tact and directing concerns to the appropriate sources.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in cooking and food preparation, short order cooking, concession-style cooking and banquet work.
• Food Safe Basic Certificate
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is an asset -- employer provided vehicle
• Basic First Aid Certificate (First Aid Level I)

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Hours of Work

As this is a casual opportunity, there are no guaranteed hours of work. Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate must be prepared to work a flexible variety of shifts including days & evenings on weekdays & weekends.

Salary

This non-union casual opportunity has a wage range in three steps, $19.79 - $21.03 - $22.24 per hour (2025 rates), plus an additional 17.2% in lieu of vacation, benefits and stat holidays, as per the Non-Union Wage Scale.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above.

Note

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description. In addition, successful applicants will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check and driver’s abstract.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to communicate their accommodation needs.