Position Summary
COOK
Cook | Support Services
Reports to: Manager (or designate)
Interior Health is seeking a Cook to join our Support Services team at Regional Food Processing Centre in Penticton BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages
About the Job
Cook
As a team player you will perform a variety of duties within a Food Service Department such as:
• Prepares assigned entrees, sauces, soups, etc. by ensuring proper ingredient amounts, and following established standardized recipes according to production schedules, to ensure consistent quality of regionally distributed products.
• Plans preparation and cooking schedule;
• Cooks and prepares assigned general diet and therapeutic diet products by procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking; tempers frozen ingredients according to food safety standards.
• Participates in regular testing and auditing of food products for palatability, consistency, appearance, and provides feedback to the Food Service Supervisor and/or Manager;
• Carves food items such as meat and poultry and controls portioning of food items;
• Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste;
• Requisitions and receives supplies as required from Ingredient Control area;
• Assigns tasks to designated Food Service Workers and provides related orientation;
• Cleans work area, utensils, and equipment to maintain safety and sanitation standards;
• Performs other related duties as assigned. .
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 06:00 to 14:00, 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
About this Location
Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Penticton offers the best of both worlds with its stunning lakefront setting and vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Known for its two beautiful lakes—Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake—Penticton is perfect for water sports, boating, and beach days in the summer, while the surrounding mountains offer hiking, biking, and skiing during the cooler months.
The city is also famous for its wine region, with numerous wineries offering tastings and tours year-round. With a lively arts scene, delicious local food, and a welcoming community, Penticton provides an exceptional quality of life, whether you're enjoying outdoor adventures or relaxing by the lake.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers!
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in quantity cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
*Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.*
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.