Cook I - Multiple Openings - (211958)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative health care organization as a Cook, where you will prepare delicious meals for patients and staff. This role offers a dynamic work environment with multiple openings across Vancouver Island. You will be responsible for food preparation, portioning, and ensuring quality service while working alongside a dedicated team. Island Health is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for individuals from all backgrounds. Enjoy competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive workplace that values your contributions to community health.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits package

Four weeks vacation

Thirteen statutory holidays

Short-term sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Competitive wages

Educational scholarships

Employee discount program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items using various cooking methods.
• Assign tasks and provide direction to designated staff.
• Ensure accuracy in patient trays and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

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/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking; prepares and portions out therapeutic diet items; assigns tasks and provides direction to designated staff; portions and serves meals; prepares such items as beverages and toast; checks patient trays to ensure accuracy; and washes and scrubs pots, pans, dishes, utensils and related accessories.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail]

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

What We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Qualifications: Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized 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.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Additional Requirements for applicants

This posting is intended for external candidates. Current and future full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual opportunities may be available.