×
Apply for Jobs Apply for Jobs Post a Job Post a Job Local Jobs Home
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X
More jobs:
Cook & Chef Catering Hotel Kitchen Food & Beverage

First Cook

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Dexterra Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Cook & Chef, Catering, Hotel Kitchen, Food & Beverage
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

  • Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
  • Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
  • Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
  • Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
  • Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
  • Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
  • Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
  • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

    • WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

    • Qualifications

    WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
  • Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e:
    Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
  • Food Safe Level I is minimum. Safe Check advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
  • Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
    • To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
    (If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
     
     
     
    Search for further Jobs Here:
    (Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
    Location
    Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
    0
    200
    Filters
    Education Level
    Experience Level (years)
    Posted in last:
    Salary
    Advanced Search