Cook (Afternoon and Evening)

COOK (AFTERNOON AND EVENING)

Shawnigan Lake School is looking for a passionate and creative Cook to join our awesome kitchen team! This is a full-time position in a fast-paced, friendly environment where you will work with our kitchen team team to provide a first-rate dining experience for our students, staff and other School guests.

Employment Type: Full-time, afternoon/evening shifts.  As our kitchen operates 7 days a week, we welcome candidates with flexible availability throughout the week.

Wage & Benefits: Our full-time Cook positions offer a wage in the range of $27.69 to $30.79 per hour (dependent on experience and internal parity) plus health and dental benefits after 3 months. We also offer professional development opportunities, supporting staff who are interested in pursuing Red Seal, WHMIS, and other culinary training.
We are proud to offer a flexible work environment and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Food Services and the Food Services Manager, the responsibilities of the Cook include:

• Prepare daily scheduled meals for students, staff, and for special functions and/or groups


• Complete prep work for future scheduled meal services


• Liaise with the Director of Food Services, the Food Services Manager, and with fellow Cooks on food orders and packaging


• Perform a supervisory role in the kitchen when the Director of Food Services, Food Services Manager and Kitchen Supervisor are absent


• Wait for returns from meal service and help organize the dirty inserts, lids, and trays for the Dishwashers


• Complete general cleanup of kitchen equipment and prep areas


• After current meal service is complete, begin prep work for upcoming meals as time permits

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high volume hotel banqueting, restaurant, or institutional kitchen with an emphasis on scratch cooking over premade products


• A post-secondary Culinary diploma and/or trade qualification (Red Seal or equivalent) preferred


• FOODSAFE Level 1 and WHMIS certifications considered assets


• Demonstrated ability with multitasking, working well under pressure, and completing meal prep according to a schedule and with prescribed portions


• Knowledgeable and consistent in the use of proper sanitation practices and storage standards for hot and cold foods


• Once trained, able to work independently and to handle all aspects of the role without ongoing direction


• Self-motivated, with the ability to deal with minor problems or variances to routine


• Good oral and written communication skills


• A high level of physical fitness and stamina, with the capability to consistently meet the physical demands of the position


• Able to perform manual tasks through long periods of standing, lifting, bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping


• Capable of lifting pots, pans, dishes, and other items up to 50 lbs.


• A positive attitude and skilled at working in a team

Our School:

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.