Prep Cook(s) (Extended) (2925)
Prep Cook(s) (Extended)
Employment Group
CUPE
Position Number
00809
Division
VP Administration and Finance
Department
Cafeteria
Campus
Nanaimo campus Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on
campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type
temporary part-time
Workload
0-35 hours per week depending upon operational need. Shift-based work 7 days
per week morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.
Pay Level
CUPE 4: $26.63 per hour
Start:
As soon as possible.
Appointment End Date
31-Mar-2027
Additional Information
Appointment may end early or be extended. Multiple positions available.
Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to
provide a reference
Posted Date
23-Apr-2026
Closing Date
31-Mar-2027
Job Reference
2925
Documents
CUPE Self-Declaration Form
(Word, 40.35kb)
Duties:
Food preparation as per recipes and serving for cafeteria and catering
operations, production levels and standards of quality determined by the
Kitchen Supervisor or Management.
May include the preparation of sandwiches, salads, baked goods and other
menu items.
Serving and portioning food from prepared dishes while interacting with
customers.
Provide excellent service to all cafeteria and catering customers;
communicate customer feedback to Kitchen Supervisor or Management.
Keep an organized and clean work area, ensuring this is done by cleaning
all surfaces, equipment, dishes, disposing of all garbage and recycling
materials, and perform weekly cleaning duties as seen fit by Kitchen
Supervisor.
Open and close work areas.
Monitor product levels in the Cafeteria.
Receive, rotate, retrieve and count inventory items.
Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 plus an "Introduction to Culinary Arts" certificate program from an
appropriately accredited institution or equivalent. One year of work
experience in a restaurant or institutional setting. An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered.
FoodSafe required.
Excellent service, communication and organizational skills.
Proven to meet deadlines and production quotas.
Proven ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
One-year Culinary Arts Certificate from an appropriately accredited
institution.
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan;
ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a
desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees
work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are
provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development.
The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives
and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable
original certifications at time of interview.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building
and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment
for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater
diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking
communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons
with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual
orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived
experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-
identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate
voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the
information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career
opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking
group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not
qualified.
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