Commissary Cook - Food Services

Nature's Fare Markets; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing regional food company in Vernon seeks a passionate Commissary Cook who enjoys preparing quality meals with locally sourced ingredients. You will prepare various foods, ensure freshness, and maintain kitchen standards in a fun and collaborative environment. Ideal for those pursuing culinary arts or those looking for flexible hours outside traditional restaurant kitchens. Competitive wages start from $18.25 to $21.00 per hour with various perks including discounts and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages starting from $18.25 - $21.00 per hour

Up to 25% store discount

Education allowance

Health Spending Account

Certified hours for culinary school credit

Free swag

Qualifications

• Food Safe Certificate - Level 1 required.
• Experience as a prep or line cook is a plus but not necessary.
• Education in related area considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, portion, and cook various vegetables, salads, and soups.
• Ensure freshness of products and maintain stock rotation.
• Comply with cleanliness rules and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in volume food preparation

Knowledge of inventory control

Food Safe Certificate - Level 1

Knowledge of provincial health regulations

Education

Education in culinary arts

Tools

Kitchen equipment (e.g., knives, ovens)

Job description

Overview

COMMISSARY COOK

The successful candidate will work 5 days / 40 hours per week. Shifts may be scheduled as early as 5:00 AM and finish as late as 5:00 PM and may include weekends.

Typical Shift Times (may vary): Monday to Friday: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

The Opportunity:

Do you love food? Are you passionate about cooking amazing food for the people in your community but not passionate about the hours of a traditional restaurant kitchen? We have several shifts – all ending well before midnight. Are you studying culinary arts and need a challenging, fun place to build your signed hours for certification? We can do that! Our commissary may be just the right fit for you...

In our commissary, we are passionately creating delicious food made with carefully chosen organic, local sustainable ingredients: fresh products, ethically raised and grass-fed meat and dairy and products without additives or preservatives. Our customers love our fresh juices and smoothies, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, salads, hearty soups, entrees and an array of baked goods. And of course, we offer tasty options for a variety of food preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo diets.

Perks:

• Competitive wages starting from $18.25 - $21.00 per hour
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Health Spending Account (dental, vision, naturopathic practices + more) (starting at 24+ hours per week)
• Certified hours for culinary school credit
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare, cut, portion, and cook various vegetables, salads, and soups for our bistro
• Maintain consistency by ensuring recipes are properly measured and by keeping a keen eye for detail
• Ensure freshness of our products and participate in proper rotation of stock in all areas of the kitchen
• Comply with rules about cleanliness and adhere to WorkSafe, Food Safe and Nature’s Fare standards at all times
• Operate a wide range of kitchen equipment including knives, mandolins, burners, rational ovens, large stock kettles, large mixers, immersion hand blenders, food processor, etc.
• Support safety and efficiency by alerting the commissary manager to equipment failure, product shortages, and other issues in a timely manner
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks
• Contribute to and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude

What we are looking for

• Experience in volume food preparation as a prep or line cook is a plus but not necessary
• Education in related area considered an asset
• Food Safe Certificate - Level 1
• Knowledge of inventory control and food storage procedures an asset
• Knowledge of provincial health, sanitization, and safety regulations

Some things you should know about us

• We strive for constant collaboration and communication to achieve the best results in everything we do
• We expect our team to put as much care into food preparation as we would preparing meals for our family
• We are very team driven, we support one another and build each other up
• We pride ourselves in a light-hearted, fun, and inclusive atmosphere
• Recognition to stand-out team members is very important to us
• We are big on team building and take turns cooking for one another every few weeks

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature’s Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.