District Cook

Powell River - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Permanent External Posting C252626 4 6

DISTRICT COOK (SCHOOL FOODS PROGRAM)

qathet School District is seeking a permanent District Cook to join the team 30.0 hours per week 10 months per year. Under the supervision of the District Foods Program Coordinator or delegate the District Cook performs all phases of kitchen activities including planning preparing and packaging nutritious hot and cold menu items including breakfast lunch and snack initiatives while ensuring food safety sanitation and appropriate storage practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the implementation of district standard food program through menu planning integrating local food sources managing ordering systems and preparing and delivering meals.
Prepare cook bake a variety of foods to be included in the daily breakfast lunch and snacks at multiple schools.
Create and follow standardized recipes; assist with basic menu planning and costing; portion control to meet nutritional and budget guidelines.
Collaborate with high school culinary arts team in shared space use menus and resources.

REQUIREMENTS:

Red Seal Cook (Professional Cook 3).
Candidates with professional culinary training and substantial experience in high-volume institutional or school-based food service settings may also be considered.
Valid Food Safe Level 2.
Valid Class 5 drivers licenseMinimum two (2) years in hospitality/food service.

Salary and Application Details

This is a unionized CUPE Local 476 position. It offers an hourly wage rate of $32.50 per hour. This position will begin March 2 2026.

Interested applicants are asked to apply via email to . Please provide a cover letter resume contact information for three supervisory references and copies of relevant certifications.

Deadline for applications is Thursday January 29 202 5 at 3 pm .

For further information regarding this position please contact the School Foods Coordinator Hayley Samuell at ( ext. 2235 .

We appreciate all interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the District .

View the full job description here: 13.20 District Cook

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Permanent External Posting C252626 4 6 DISTRICT COOK (SCHOOL FOODS PROGRAM) qathet School District is seeking a permanent District Cook to join the team 30.0 hours per week 10 months per year. Under the supervision of the District Foods Program Coordinator or delegate the District Cook performs al...