Cook I - Multiple Openings - (211958)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health services provider as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals for patients. This position offers multiple openings across Vancouver Island, catering to diverse schedules and needs. You will be responsible for cooking, serving, and ensuring dietary requirements are met while working in a supportive environment. With a commitment to innovation and community health, this organization values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including employer-paid health plans and generous vacation time. If you are passionate about food and health, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits including dental, prescriptions, life insurance

Vacation starting at four weeks

Thirteen statutory holidays annually

Sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Competitive wages

Educational scholarships

Employee discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized cooking program or equivalent experience.
• Food Safe Level 1 certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned food items using various cooking methods.
• Check patient trays for accuracy and serve meals.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Graduation from a recognized cooking program

Food Safe Level 1 certificate

Job description

Come work as a Cook with Island Health.

Island Health is seeking Cooks to join the team within facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions.

The Cook 1 prepares assigned food items by methods such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking. Responsibilities include preparing therapeutic diet items, assigning tasks to staff, serving meals, preparing beverages and toast, checking patient trays for accuracy, and washing dishes and utensils.

Shifts will vary due to multiple openings. Apply today to discuss schedules, locations, and more details.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health services to over 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the Salish Sea islands, and the mainland north of Powell River. With over 30,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists, along with volunteers and support staff, we deliver a broad range of health services across a diverse region.

We are committed to innovation, teaching, research, and quality and safety, aiming to create healthier communities and improve quality of life.

Island Health has been recognized as a top employer, including BC's Top Employer (2024). We value cultural safety and humility and actively address Indigenous-specific and systemic racism and colonial impacts.

If you identify as Indigenous, contact our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team at [e-mail].

We promote diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all genders, backgrounds, and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

What We Offer:

• Employer-paid benefits including dental, prescriptions, life insurance, disability, and extended health
• Vacation starting at four weeks, with additional based on service
• Thirteen statutory holidays annually
• Sick leave benefits for those with sufficient credits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• Employee discounts on various products and services

Social Media

Connect With Us:

Follow us on social media for updates on employment opportunities:

• Instagram: @vihealthcareers
• Facebook: Island Health Careers
• LinkedIn: Island Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from a recognized cooking program or equivalent experience. Food Safe Level 1 certificate required.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Organizational skills
• Ability to operate related equipment

Additional Requirements for Applicants

This posting is for external candidates. Opportunities may be available for full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual roles.

For more details, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4901.pdf