Island Health·Parksville, British Columbia
manage food services at Withdrawal Management Services. meet nutritional needs of patients. plan and develop menus and recipes. supervise other cooks. perform administrative duties including scheduling and ordering
Close Date Jun. 10 2026 Location Parksville McCarter Street (PMCS) - Parksville, BC V9P 2G6 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 1000-1800 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $28.38 - $30.22 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jul. 20 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Senior Cook is responsible for all aspects of the food services at Withdrawal Management Services. This position is expected to meet the nutritional needs of all patients while they are at Withdrawal Management Services by planning and developing menus and recipes, including special diets. Performs related administrative duties including scheduling staff, ordering and maintenance of provisions, monitoring expenditures, and supervision of other Cooks. Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Grade 12. Professional Cook Training Certificate. recent, related experience of three years or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in First Aid and Food Safe 2. completion of Provincial Violence Prevention within three months of employment. Valid Class V Driver's License
Market context
Senior Cook roles in British Columbia are often tied to steady demand in healthcare, long-term care, and other institutional settings where meal service must run reliably every day. Competition can be strong because employers usually look for a mix of formal cook training, recent related experience, and safety credentials; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Food Safe 2, First Aid, and Class V driver’s licence status, and be ready to show how your experience matches the posted training and experience requirements.