Cook

Tsawwassen-First-Nation; Delta; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paramedical coverage

Personal days

Holiday break off

Paid vacation time

BC Municipal Pension Plan

Job summary

Tsawwassen First Nation is seeking a full-time cook to plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious meals for daily programs, events, and catering. You will work with the Food Services team to ensure quality, safety, and efficient kitchen operations in a new industrial setting.

The role requires four years of commercial cooking experience, menu planning and basic costing skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Valid BC driver’s license is preferred and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant, institutional, or high-volume food service environment.
• Experience planning and preparing complete breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meal services.
• Experience with menu planning, food ordering, inventory management, and basic food costing.
• Professional Cook Level 1 certification is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meals from start to finish.
• Develop rotating menus that are nutritious, cost-effective, and meet the needs of community programs and events.
• Place food and supply orders, maintain inventory, and perform basic food costing and portion control.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in accordance with FoodSafe and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Coordinate meal production and event catering with the Events & Food Services team.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of food service operations.
• Support special events and community functions as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Physical ability

Driver's license

Menu planning

Food costing

Inventory management

Education

Professional Cook Level 1 certification

Job description

The Full-Time Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals for Tsawwassen First Nation’s food service operations, including daily meal programs, community events, catering, and special functions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Food Services team to provide nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining efficient kitchen operations, inventory control, and food safety standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare, and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meals from start to finish
• Develop rotating menus that are nutritious, cost-effective, and meet the needs of community programs and events
• Place food and supply orders, maintain inventory, and perform basic food costing and portion control
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in accordance with FoodSafe and health regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Work closely with the Supervisor of Events & Food Services and other Food Services staff to coordinate meal production and event catering
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation kitchen organization, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of food service operations
• Support special events and community functions as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Minimum four (4) years of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant, institutional, or high-volume food service environment
• Experience planning and preparing complete breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meal services
• Experience with menu planning, food ordering, inventory management, and basic food costing
• Professional Cook Level 1 certification is considered an asset
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required
• Valid Class 5 drivers license

Core Competencies

• Food Preparation & Production
• Inventory & Purchasing
• Customer Service
• Accountability
• Food Safety & Sanitation
• Respect for Indigenous culture and community values

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends (full time average of 37.5 hours per week)
• Primarily in a new industrial kitchen setting with the Respected Elders Building

COMPENSATION

• Pay range is $33 to $37 per hour. Placement within the pay scale is based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity
• Annual cost of living increases
• BC Municipal Pension Plan – employee contributes 8.61%, employer contributes 9.31%
• Excellent benefits, 100% paid by employer:
• 100% varied paramedical coverage
• Up to 15 Personal days per year
• Paid time off during the Christmas & New Year break
• Paid vacation time

We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.

About Tsawwassen First Nation

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect – this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. The Treaty provides us municipal, provincial, and federal types of jurisdiction over a land base of 724 hectares

About Tsawwassen First Nation

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect – this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. The Treaty provides us municipal, provincial, and federal types of jurisdiction over a land base of 724 hectares

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