Cook 1

Job summary

The Cook 1 prepares and services food items for patients, residents, and cafeteria using various cooking methods. They ensure all production requirements and safety standards are met according to established menus and recipes.

Job details

Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) values, “ We Care for Everyone, We are Always Learning, and We strive for Better Results”, the position promotes a safe and respectful working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff. Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Food Services or designate, the Cook I utilizes a variety of cooking methods such as frying, roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, baking and boiling, prepares items by following established menus, recipes and production requirements for such food products and diet items such as soups, sauces, meats, fish, poultry, desserts. Prepares, portions and services food items for patients, residents, clients, cafeteria, and catering as required. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with safety standards/practices and health and safety requirements.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking or an equivalent combination oreducation, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate Level 1.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• 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 organize work.• Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

What you’ll do

The Cook 1 prepares and services food items for patients, residents, and cafeteria using various cooking methods. They ensure all production requirements and safety standards are met according to established menus and recipes.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a recognized 12-month cooking program or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Food Safe Certificate Level 1 is mandatory.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Frying
• Roasting
• Grilling
• Steaming
• Poaching
• Baking
• Boiling
• Menu Following
• Recipe Adherence
• Food Portioning
• Dietary Preparation
• Equipment Operation
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Food Safety

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Trades

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