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Cook 1

  • Victoria, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 23, 2026
  • 1 position

$26–$27 / hour

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Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals while maintaining inventory and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. They must also report equipment malfunctions and handle the receipt and storage of food supplies.

Job details

*** Days - Varies, 0600-0300 - Casual Position *** **Pay: CA $25.61- $27.31 Per hour Operating since 1956, Island Community Mental Health (ICMH) is a leading non-profit organization committed to delivering best practices in evidence based programming and service provision within the mental Health and substance use sector. ICMH provides person centered, recovery oriented, and psycho-social rehabilitation (PSR) informed-care across a spectrum of services including housing and housing supports, group and one-on-one programming, and in Licensed Care settings. We promote personal wellness and community integration by providing meaningful and effective services to our clients, residents and community members living with the experience of mental health challenges. More information is available at: www.icmha.ca Duties: · Prepares and serves meals and snacks in accordance with established menus and recipes; · Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies; · Performs cleaning duties such as equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, sinks and counters, kitchen and storage areas such as walls, ovens and freezers, and removing garbage; · Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand, dishwasher and/or pot washer; · Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to Director of Care; · Receives supplies, checks invoices against orders and goods received, stores supplies and updates inventory records; · Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Typical Education, Training and Experience: · Grade 12; · Certificates in Food Safe and First Aid · Recent related experience of 2 years Other Requirements: · Proof of COVID vaccination · Up-to-date on Provincial immunization schedules · Negative TB Test · Clear criminal record check through the Solicitor General Typical Abilities and Skills: · 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 occasionally lift up to 50lbs · Ability to operate related equipment; · Ability to organize and prioritize work.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals while maintaining inventory and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. They must also report equipment malfunctions and handle the receipt and storage of food supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, Food Safe and First Aid certificates, and at least two years of related experience. Additional requirements include a clear criminal record check, negative TB test, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Listed skills

  • Food preparation · Preferred
  • Inventory Control · Preferred
  • Food safety · Preferred
  • First Aid · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Food preparation
  • Inventory control
  • Kitchen cleaning
  • Dishwashing
  • Food safety
  • First aid
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Prioritization
  • Equipment operation
  • Invoicing
  • First Aid
  • Inventory Control
  • Mopping
  • Community Mental Health

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Social Services
  • Healthcare
  • Prep Cook
  • Cook
  • Cooks
  • Cooks, Restaurant

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