Join our Team as a full-time 1st Cook!

Brentwood College School is committed to making our school the best place to learn and work in the Cowichan Valley. Our employees choose to be here because of the unique benefits we offer. As one of the top boarding high schools in North America, we offer a vibrant culture, competitive compensation, and an absolutely stunning workplace setting. Our kitchen is fast-paced and modern in a campus environment that operates 7 days a week.

Do you love being part of a busy kitchen? As a 1st Cook, you’ll lead by example, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among kitchen staff and demonstrating exceptional time management skills to ensure timely meal preparation. Your dedication to upholding food safety standards and maintaining kitchen hygiene will be instrumental in delivering top-notch service to our students, faculty, and visitors.

You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to develop and execute creative menu ideas. Consistently providing excellent communication skills and friendly service on an ongoing basis to all students, staff and guests for efficient and on-time meal service is a must. You believe that it is important to ensure that all aspects of your work are in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and strictly adhere to all sanitary guidelines. You will enjoy working within and contributing to the School’s respectful workplace culture.

Your Opportunity:

This is a full-time position paying $28.30 per hour with an annual wage increase effective July 1, 2024. A consistent schedule will be offered where appropriate; however, based on operational needs or events, flexibility will be required, including weekends, evenings, overtime and split-shifts. Please review the full position profile for more details.

Your Certificates and Experience:

• Current certification in Food Safe and WHMIS required
• Serving it Right (SIR) and First Aid would both be considered assets
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role that requires a high level of attention to detail, and high standards of personal and environmental cleanliness, such as in a large restaurant, hotel, cleaning service or working in another institutional setting performing a similar role

Brentwood Employee’s Benefits:

• All Provincial Statutory Holidays plus a paid day off for Boxing Day
• Group Health Plan including drug, paramedical, eyeglasses, etc.
  Pension Plan
• Generous vacation and sick days
• Use of athletic center
• A free meal per shift (taxable benefit)
• Opportunities for paid Professional Development

Notes:

• Criminal Record Check clearance is a condition of initial and ongoing employment

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to [email protected] for the attention of: Manager of Food Services before April 12, 2024. We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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