Prep Cook
Job in
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancouver Island University
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Cafe / Restaurant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Food Safe 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.
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