Cook (Internal/External)

W̱SÁNEĆ School Board; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The W̱SÁNEĆ School Board seeks a Cook to run the hot lunch program at W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School, with potential duties at other WS B kitchens. 7 hrs per day, schedule to be determined, and a strong emphasis on nutrition and safety.

Responsibilities include purchasing groceries, planning nutritious menus, preparing meals, maintaining sanitation, and cleaning up, in line with Food Safe Practices and school policies. Preference for First Nations Ancestry.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 plus one year related training or experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate, First Aid certificate and Criminal Record Check.
• Journeyman Cook Trade Certificate with a Red Seal Qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hot lunch program for W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School and potentially other kitchens.
• Purchase groceries and plan nutritious menus.
• Prepare food, sanitize and clean up after meals.
• Promote proper nutrition and maintain cleanliness per policy.

Skills

Food safety practices

Menu planning

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Grade 10 plus 1 year related training/experience

Food Safe certificate

First Aid certificate

Criminal Record Check

Journeyman Cook with Red Seal (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Information

• Job Title: Cook


• Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal/External


• Department: W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School


• Job Status: Full Time Continuing, Effective Immediately


• Details: Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)


• Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.


• External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.


• Closing Date/Time: 4PM Monday, October 26, 2026


• In-person interviews will be held on Wednesday October 28, Thursday October 29, and Friday October 30. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.


• Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.

Summary

Responsible for the provision of the hot lunch program for the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School and potentially other kitchens at ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School, or W̱SÁNEĆ College. Key functions include purchase of groceries, nutritional menu planning, food preparation, sanitization and clean up.

Scope

Works under the direction of the Principals/Directors of the Schools and College and in accordance with Food Safe Practices, Good Nutrition and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board (WSB) policy/procedures. The scope of the work includes the preparation of a hot lunch to all students and staff. Also responsible for promoting and ensuring proper nutrition and cleanliness. Employees may be required to conduct duties of the same position in alternate departments as operational needs arise.

Hours of Work

7 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certification

• Completion of Grade 10 and one year of directly related training or experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Valid Food Safe Certificate, First Aid certificate and Criminal Record Check


• Journeyman Cook Trade Certificate with a Red Seal Qualification preferred

Knowledge and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of Food Safe Practices and good nutrition


• Plan menus incorporating a variety of dietary needs, identify and cooking needs


• Accuracy and attention to detail with a concern for cleanliness and safety


• Resolve routine problems and refer non routine problems to supervisor


• Initiate and complete daily, weekly, monthly tasks and routines


• Work as part of a team, sharing information and workload


• Communicate verbally, clearly and constructively with staff, students and the public

*FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*