Food Services Cook
5 days ago
(Permanent, Full-Time)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run programs that enhance the well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
The West Vancouver Community Services Department has an immediate opening for Permanent Full-Time Food Services Cook at the Seniors Activity Centre Garden Side Cafe. Reporting to the Food Services Coordinator, this position will be responsible for:
Preparing a variety of fresh foods and baked goods for the Food Services area and catering orders in conformance with the health regulations, safe practices and established standards;
coordinating, leading, motivating and mentoring volunteers in serving and preparation of food and cleaning duties;
playing a key leadership and high functioning team player role with the kitchen staff team & volunteers
helping with the receiving of orders and inventory control; and,
performing related works as required.
The preferred candidates will possess: working knowledge of food products and methods used in preparing and serving meals, fresh baked goods, take-out options and catering orders; working knowledge of health and safety procedures in food and baking preparation and service; knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils, and the care of these items; excellent communication, time management and organizational skills; ability to work effectively and proactively with volunteers, staff and the public; ability to take direction and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team.
The ideal candidates will have completed college cooking-related courses, possess a current certificate for Provincial Food Safe I, and have related work experience. Candidates should be available to work Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evening shifts, weekday, and weekend day shifts.
The successful candidates will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.
Position Status
Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-Time
Hours Of Work
35 hours per week. Hours and days of work may vary and will include weekend and/or early morning or evening hours.
Starting Rate Of Pay
$26.85 per hour (2025 rate) plus 14% in lieu of benefits.
This position has a pay structure with five steps which increases based on hours worked.
Closing Date
11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026
To Apply
Please visit the District of West Vancouver's Career Centre at to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
WVMEA-05
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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