cook, first

Employment and Social Development Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Vancouver is looking for a Cook. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, preparing meals, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. This is a full-time position offering $36.70 per hour with a variety of work shifts. Potential applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a temporary resident with a valid work permit.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years in a kitchen.
• Capable of preparing meals for customers with special dietary needs.
• Able to supervise and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Co-ordinate special events

Prepare and cook complete meals

Supervise kitchen staff

Address customer complaints

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted onAugust 09, 2025 by Employer details DD MAU

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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Co-ordinate special events. Determine the size of food portions and costs. Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef. Inspect kitchens and food service areas. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Order supplies and equipment. Supervise kitchen staff and helpers. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Clean kitchen and work areas. Recruit and hire staff. Organize buffets and banquets. Manage kitchen operations. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Train staff. Supervise staff. Participate in marketing plans and implementation. Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities. Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations. Ensure health and safety regulations are followed. Cost products and services. Conduct performance reviews. Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms. Provide customer service. Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies. Leading/instructing individuals. Organize and maintain inventory. Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures. Manage events. Set staff work schedules. Recruit staff. Plan and organize daily operations. Monitor staff performance . Monitor revenues to determine labour cost . Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget . Evaluate daily operations . Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

• Location 145 East Pender Street Vancouver , BC V6A 1T6
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 36.70 HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3373959

• 145 East Pender StreetVancouver, BCV6A 1T6

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Train staff
• Supervise staff
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Cost products and services
• Conduct performance reviews
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Provide customer service
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
• Manage events
• Set staff work schedules
• Recruit staff
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Monitor staff performance
• Monitor revenues to determine labour cost
• Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
• Evaluate daily operations
• Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-09-08

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