JOB SUMMARY:

An employee hired to prepare and or assist in the preparation of meals and supervise students learning food preparation in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. This employee is responsible to an assigned supervisor.

POSITION : TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or June 25, 2026.
HOURS OF WORK : 40 hrs/wk. 7:00 -15:30 When school is in session for students.
WAGE RATE : As per CUPE agreement $30.75

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Possess or working towards a valid inter-provincial Journeyman Cook Certificate (Red Seal)
• Food Safe Certificate
• Minimum of three years' experience in institutional and/or commercial food preparation

**MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO: **

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Solve problems related to the position.
• Be self-directed, flexible and work independently.
• Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
• Be a role model for students.
• Safely operate standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Develop work methods to handle assigned tasks.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supervise and instruct students in assigned learning situations and food preparation assignments as required. Report on student progress to administration.
• Assist in the demonstration and instruction of students in proper food preparation, cooking and baking methods, procedures and techniques, safety habits, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Cook, bake, and perform other food-preparation duties for daily breakfast and lunch programs and special events.
• Assist with the preparation of breakfast and lunch recipes and menus.
• Assist in the ordering of food and supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
• Operate and maintain standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Participates in kitchen clean­up routine.
• Manage cash register sales and maintain records.
• Perform other job-related duties.

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca

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Posted On

April 08, 2026 11:56 AM MST/MDT

Closing Date & Time

May 20, 2026 12:00 PM MST/MDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To

Teachers & Administrators, Management & Professionals

City

Fernie

School/Location

Fernie Secondary School

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Salary

$30.75/hr

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

End Date

06/25/2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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