Cook I

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Parksville; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in Parksville, BC, seeks a casual cook to join the food services team. Duties include preparing meals using roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking following standardized recipes and policies.

The role supports patient and staff safety and requires a 12-month cooking program and Food Safe Level 1 certification. The successful candidate will work as needed across the facility, with duties assigned by the manager or

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A certificate in Food Safe Level 1.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking per recipes.
• Follow department policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital food service environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mobility/physical fitness

Education

12-month cooking program

Job description

Trillium Lodge (TLLTC) - Parksville, BC V9P 2G9 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Trillium Lodge

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$29.24 - $29.24

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Oct. 5 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 Manager or designate, positions at this level perform a variety of duties within Food Services Operations using a variety of methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking following standardized recipes and department policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A certificate in Food Safe Level 1.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.