BC Public Service situated in Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Second Cook who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. This opportunity is offered on an as-needed basis.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Second Cook
Salary: $28.26 – $34.46 hourly + 8% vacation pay
Employment type: If and As When Needed
Location: Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Also hiring: Cleaner
Job Description
- The candidate will report to the Executive Chef and prepare a wide variety of foods and menu items to the highest quality standards for the Parliamentary Dining Room and catered events.
- The candidate will be responsible for maintaining kitchen health and safety standards, monitoring and recording inventory, and ensuring work areas are clean and organized.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must hold a certificate of trade qualification in cooking (Red Seal preferred) with a minimum of 5 years’ cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, or private club facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The candidate must have completed the British Columbia FOODSAFE Level 1 sanitation program for food handlers.
- The candidate must have demonstrated experience with standard practices, methods, and procedures of large volume food preparation and service, including bakery products and desserts.
- The candidate must have completed a course in large volume cooking from a vocational school or institution.
Benefits
- The candidate will benefit from continuing education support and access to innovative and inclusive learning opportunities for career growth and skill development.
- The candidate will work in an environment that values teamwork, collaboration, and connection, with opportunities to engage through projects, committees, working groups, and events, and to celebrate achievements and contributions.
- The candidate will receive a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental coverage, basic life insurance, optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment coverage, travel medical insurance, sick leave, and long-term disability benefits.
- The candidate will have access to health and wellness supports including an employee assistance program, in-house fitness room, secure bike storage, reduced-cost bus pass through BC Transit ProPASS, wellness rooms, and a sustainable commuting program with reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
- The candidate will work in an architectural landmark at the Parliament Buildings overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour, close to shops, restaurants, cafes, and parks.
- The candidate will be eligible for a generous pension plan under the Public Service Pension Plan, with contributions from both the employee and Legislative Assembly, providing a lifetime monthly pension upon retirement.
- The candidate will receive four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.
How to Apply
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