British Columbia Kitchen assistant Jobs – 59 Openings This Week

Assistant Cook (Casual)
Optima Living —Victoria, BC
- $19.84–$22.65 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
- First Aid Certification
Assistant Kitchen Manager – Pastry & Culinary
The Secret Garden Tea Company —Vancouver, BC
- $23–$26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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5d
Baker Assistant
L'otus Cake Boutique —Richmond, BC
- $19–$20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Bakery
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Kitchen Assistant
BBQ & Co —Vancouver, BC
- $18.50–$25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Food service experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
14d
2nd / Assistant Cook
Rugged Edge Holdings Ltd. —Smithers, BC
- $300–$425 a day
- Temporary
- Cooking
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Server/Kitchen Assistant (Casual)
Cogir Senior Living Canada —Langley, BC
- $19.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
4d
Assistant Chef
Wright Canada Holdings Ltd —Prince George, BC
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
3d
Assistant Kitchen Department Head Trainee
T&T Supermarket —Richmond, BC
- $21.10–$26.38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Dental care
- Vision care
Full time Kitchen Helper/Assistant
Mac N Pork —Victoria, BC
- $24–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Food service experience
- Leadership
- Restaurant
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Catering Attendant / Receptionist
Norton Rose Fulbright —Vancouver, BC
- $43,300–$53,400 a year
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Hospitality
- English
14d
Pizza Maker/ Kitchen Assistant
Makhans —Surrey, BC
- From $3,000 a month
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- Cashiering
- Flexible schedule
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Dishwasher/Kitchen assistant
Cantina del Centro —Revelstoke, BC
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
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Kitchen Assistant Lead
Silver Hills Bakery —Abbotsford, BC
- $19.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Cooking
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Kitchen Assistant
Flourish! School Food Society —Esquimalt, BC
- From $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- In-person
- Communication skills
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2d
Kitchen Assistant - FULL TIME
Bao Bakery —Vancouver, BC
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- In-person
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12d
Kitchen Helper / Kitchen Assistant (No Chopping Required)
Ox king food inc —Victoria, BC
- $22–$25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Cooking
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7d
Prep_Assistant Cook
Chartwell Retirement Residences —Kamloops, BC
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- Restaurant experience
21h
Back of House - Assistant Cook
Denny's Canada —Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant experience
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Baking Assistant
ROLLING PIN BAKERY —Hope, BC
- From $17.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Bakery
- In-person
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Kitchen Assistant
Canco Petroleum —Kelowna, BC
- $18.25–$22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Kitchen experience
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3d
Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant
Pasta Lupino gourmet —Whistler, BC
- $19–$21 an hour
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Food service experience
- Store discount
- Wellness program
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3d
Sandwich clerk, food preparation assistant
Charcuterie Totoche —Nelson, BC
- $20–$25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Sanitation
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Quick apply
10d
Assistant Cook (Casual)
Cogir Senior Living Canada —Langley, BC
- $19.67 an hour
- Part-time
Assistant Cook
T&T Supermarket —West Vancouver, BC
- $19.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Dental care
- Vision care
Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant - (Winter) - Part-time or Casual
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies —Fernie, BC
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Organizational skills
17h

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Assistant Cook (Casual)

Optima Living
Victoria, BC

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Job details

Casual

Skills

CPR Certification
FoodSafe
Cooking
First Aid Certification
Food preparation
Computer skills
Restaurant experience
Communication skills

Full job description

About Optima Living
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Position Summary
Reporting to either the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting in the daily preparation of food and ingredients for service.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.
Responsibilities

Prepares cold foods using a variety of methods and procedures as directed.
Assembles and organizes ingredients and equipment for food preparation.
Cooks and seasons assigned menu and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables as directed.
Supports cooking schedule to produce food of optimal quality and nutritional value according to the menu.
Controls portioning of food items ensuring recipe yield meets assigned quantity servings.
Prepares food for special events, large orders and catered functions.
Samples food items for palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly.
Monitors and records temperature of coolers, freezers and prepared food to ensure food safety.
Ensures stored food rotation is maintained and properly controlled to minimize spoilage and waste.
Ensures Food Safety and Sanitation Plans are displayed and followed in accordance with health authority regulations.
Tests and records the concentration of the dish machine chemicals and temperatures to ensure safety and sanitation.
Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for team members and residents through adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
Reads and understands relevant dietary, clinical and recreational communications.
Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
Supports new team members through their orientation process.
Respects and upholds the Resident Bill of Rights and the Assisted Living Rights of Residents.
Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience in food preparation, including home-style or restaurant cooking.
Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
Comprehensive food services knowledge, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation is an asset.
Maintains an active Food Safe certification.
CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
Strong personal hygiene practices are required.
Ability to communicate professionally and maintain respectful relationships with residents, team members, volunteers and visitors.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to provincial health legislation.
Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
Computer literacy skills required.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Conditions of Employment

Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
Active Food Safe Certification

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