Prep Cook

Shawnigan Lake School; Shawnigan Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnigan Lake School is seeking a full-time Prep Cook to join our kitchen team on Canada’s west coast. You will work with the Executive Chef and cooks to prepare meals for students and staff in a fast-paced, friendly dining environment.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in a busy kitchen, a solid understanding of sanitation standards, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. We offer a stable full-time schedule with meal benefits and opportunities for culinary training.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, preferably with 1-2 years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Calm under pressure—skilled at multitasking, problem-solving, and keeping service running smoothly
• Solid knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and storage standards (FOODSAFE/WHMIS an asset)
• Independent and self-motivated, knowing when to take charge and when to ask for help
• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of the job: long periods on your feet, heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Responsibilities

• Complete prep work for future scheduled meal services
• Liaise with the Executive Chef, the Food Services Manager, and Cooks on food orders
• Follow proper sanitation practices while completing hot and cold food storage tasks
• Assist Cooks with returns from meal service and assist Kitchen Helpers with dishwashing during meal times
• Complete general cleanup of kitchen equipment and prep areas

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Prep Cook (Full Time)

THE ROLE

Shawnigan Lake School is looking for energetic and enthusiastic Prep Cooks to join our awesome kitchen team! This is a full-time position in a fast-paced, friendly environment where you will work with our kitchen team team to provide a first-rate dining experience for our students, staff and other School guests.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time. Shifts could be any of the seven days of the week: morning / afternoon / evening shifts. As our kitchen operates 7 days a week, we welcome candidates with flexible availability throughout the week.

WAGE & BENEFITS

Our full-time Prep Cook positions offer a wage of $25.71 per hour plus health and dental benefits after 3 months.

We also offer professional development opportunities, supporting staff who are interested in pursuing Red Seal, WHMIS, and other culinary training. We are proud to offer a flexible work environmentand a nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

JOB DUTIES

• Complete prep work for future scheduled meal services
• Liaise with the Executive Chef, the Food Services Manager, and Cooks on food orders
• Follow proper sanitation practices while completing hot and cold food storage tasks
• Assist Cooks with returns from meal service and assist Kitchen Helpers with dishwashing during meal times
• Complete general cleanup of kitchen equipment and prep areas

WHAT YOU BRING

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, preferably with 1-2 years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Calm under pressure—skilled at multitasking, problem-solving, and keeping service running smoothly
• Solid knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and storage standards (FOODSAFE/WHMIS an asset)
• Strong communicator with great customer service and teamwork skills
• Independent and self-motivated, knowing when to take charge and when to ask for help
• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of the job: long periods on your feet, heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and the hustle of a high-energy kitchen
• Above all, you bring a positive attitude and a passion for contributing to a team that delivers excellence every day

OUR SCHOOL

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.