Cook

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Parksville; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in the Parksville/Nanaimo region seeks a casual Cook to join the food services team. Under the Senior Cook, you will prepare and serve meals, including special diets, and ensure safety and cleanliness.

You will handle supplies, monitor equipment, and may travel as required. Requirements: Grade 12, Professional Cook Training, First Aid and Food Safe 2, violence prevention training within three months, and a valid Class V license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Professional Cook Training and at least 6 months of related experience or equivalent.
• Certification in First Aid and Food Safe 2 required.
• Provincial Violence Prevention training to be completed within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Class V Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, including special diets.
• Perform routine cleaning, receive supplies and monitor equipment.
• Travel may be a requirement of this position; transportation arrangements must meet operational needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Client handling

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Workload prioritization

Education

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training

First Aid & Food Safe 2

Provincial Violence Prevention training

Driver's License (Class V)

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.33 - $29.24

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Sep. 17 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Senior Cook or designate, prepares and serves meals including special diets. Performs routine cleaning duties; receives supplies; and monitors equipment.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, Professional Cook Training Certificate and recent, related experience of six (6) months or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in First Aid and Food Safe 2. Completion of Provincial Violence Prevention within three months of employment. Valid Class V Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload