Cook

Employer Name: The Boarding House Cafe (Legal Business Name: NAVKAMAL DHALIWAL)

We’re Vernon’s only board game café—a welcoming space where guests can enjoy great food, quality drinks, and a curated library of board and card games to play during their visit. We serve coffee, tea, snacks, pastries, and sandwiches, all with friendly, attentive service to make every visit a great experience. As we are getting busier, we’re looking for a Cook to join our team!

Work Location: 3101 31 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2G9, Canada
Position Title: Cook

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent 

Estimated Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

Position Available: 1      

Wage: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour (Depending on Working Experience) 

Working Hours: 30 hours per week 

Benefit: 10 business days of paid vacation or 4 % vacation pay 

Job Duties: 

·         Prepare, season, and cook a variety of menu items including breakfast, lunch, and baked or café-style dishes according to established recipes and standards;

·         Set up and oversee workstations, ensuring all ingredients and supplies are ready for service;

·         Monitor food inventory, rotate stock, and assist with ordering supplies as needed;

·         Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas;

·         Collaborate with other kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and timely service;

·         May plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies;

·         May hire and train kitchen staff when needed;

·         Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times.

Qualifications: 

·         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;

·         Ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced environment;

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills;

·         Working knowledge of English.

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter by E-mail to Navkamal Dhaliwal: Recruit.theboardinghousecafe@gmail.com with the subject line of: Full-time Cook

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Position at The Boarding House Cafe. Please note that multiple submissions by one individual for this position will not be considered. Submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe might be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted.

Inquiries: e-mail only please.

The Boarding House Cafe hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.