Position Summary
Cook | Support Services
Reports to: Manager (or designate)
Interior Health is seeking a Casual Cook to join our Support Services team at Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos, 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
As a team player you will perform a variety of duties within a Food Service Department such as:
Prepares assigned food items by following established menus, recipes and quantity quotas;
Plans preparation and cooking schedule;
Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as, soups, sauces, salads, starches, meats and other protein menu items, vegetables and desserts;
Controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas;
Maintains established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste;
Cleans cooking area and equipment;
Assigns tasks to designated food service workers and provides related training and orientation;
Checks returned diet trays for items not consumed and makes substitutions according to therapeutic diet;
Portions out and serves food and beverages within dining areas;
Performs other related duties.
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 hours.
About this Location
Nestled in the beautiful Similkameen Valley, Keremeos is a peaceful town surrounded by orchards, vineyards, and stunning mountain views. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, it offers a slower pace of life while being a short drive from the amenities of Penticton and Kelowna.
Perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts, Keremeos provides plenty of recreational activities, including hiking, cycling, and exploring nearby lakes. With its local businesses, strong community spirit, and access to both nature and urban conveniences, Keremeos offers the ideal balance of tranquility and adventure.
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.