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Kitchen Assistant - Temporary, part-time

Sunshine Coast – School District #46

Sechelt Learning Centre · Gibsons, B.C.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant!

We’re looking for a temporary, part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our Feeding Futures project — a program dedicated to supporting student success through nutritious food. This position is for 12 hours per week, with an anticipated start date of November 26 to December 16th, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Kitchen Assistant supports the feeding Futures initiative , and works under the direction of the Feeding Futures Manager to cook food for the Central Kitchen Food Program in the district. The applicant will be cooking in the Central Kitchen and will rarely be working with students.

The successful applicant must have Grade 12 or the equivalent, completed a Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program from an approved college or vocational institution, a valid Food Safe Certificate, and a valid First Aid Certificate and a driver's license with a clean abstract. For additional information, please contact Kirsten Deasey at kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca. The current rate of pay is $33.62 per hour.

A full job description, including qualifications and duties can be found HERE. The position is included in Local 801 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please submit a full resume including cover letter, transcripts and current work references, and a copy of your certificates.

We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the unceded lands and waters - the Temíx̱w of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Swiya of the shíshálh Nation, where we learn, collaborate, and journey together.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Please note that we are able to reply only to those selected for an interview.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Cooks (NOC 63200) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, educational institutions and other establishments. Cooks are also employed aboard ships and at construction and logging campsites. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
  • Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
  • Oversee kitchen operations
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks or completion of college or other program in cooking or food safety or several years of commercial cooking experience may be required.
  • Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified cooks upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Support the Feeding Futures initiative. Cook food for the Central Kitchen Food Program. Work under the direction of the Feeding Futures Manager. Prepare food in the Central Kitchen

What you’ll need

Grade 12 or equivalent. Completed Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program from an approved college or vocational institution. Valid Food Safe Certificate. Valid First Aid Certificate. Valid driver's license with a clean abstract

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Union representation through Local 801 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees
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