Prep Cook

PREP COOK

THE ROLE

Shawnigan Lake School is looking for passionate and creative staff to join our awesome kitchen team! We have full-time Prep Cook positions for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment, providing a first-rate dining experience for our students, staff and other School guests. Shifts are scheduled on a weekly basis for daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Our full-time Prep Cook positions offer a wage of $24.84 per hour plus a full benefits package.

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

• Complete prep work for future scheduled meal services


• Liaise with the Executive Chef, the Food Services Manager, and Cooks on food orders and mise en place


• Follow proper sanitation practices while completing hot and cold food storage tasks


• Perform a supervisory role in the kitchen in support of the Cooks, for the Executive Chef and Food Services Manager, when absent


• Assist Cooks with returns from meal service and assist Kitchen Helpers with dishwashing during meal times


• Complete general cleanup of kitchen equipment and prep areas


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

REQUIREMENTS

• Legally entitled to work in Canada


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high volume hotel banqueting, restaurant, or institutional kitchen


• Demonstrated ability with multi-tasking, working well under pressure, and problem solving when completing meal preparation


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


• Good communication and customer services skills


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


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


• Able to work without supervisory assistance, while knowing the appropriate time to ask for help


• A high level of fitness, 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, with supervisory experience an asset


• FOODSAFE Level 1 and WHMIS certifications are considered assets

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.