Cook | Capilano University | Squamish BC | Winter 2024/2025

KitchenFull Time Squamish, BC

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At Whistler Cooks | Hunter Gather | Cranked | Mile One "We love feeding people!" It's the key ingredient to producing the perfect meal wherever, whenever. On any given day we could be serving with our CATERING team a plated meal to a happy couple at their wedding reception, smoking up a feast at HUNTER GATHER, passing canapes and champagne to guests in a world class art gallery, providing a Chef-driven casual dining experience at MILE ONE focusing on great BC ingredients, or even fuelling up customers with their daily caffeine fix at CRANKED.


Join our team and LIVE | WORK | LEARN in Whistler.


Start Date: Winter 2024 (conditional of business levels)

Pay: $23 - $27 / hour including tips


In this role:

You will work as a cook in the food services department of Capilano University - Squamish Campus

You will be responsible for preparing and presenting foods using standardized recipes and portion sizes.


Specific Tasks Include:

  • Abide by all health and sanitation rules and regulations as outlined in the training manual.
  • Strive to uphold all hygiene and sanitary regulations and be clean and presentable at all times (i.e. report to duty punctually wearing a clean and correct uniform and safety shoes).
  • Ensure a safe work environment for yourself and your co-workers by upholding the safety rules.
  • Ensure that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in good working condition before use.
  • Read and follow daily prep lists/run sheets.
  • Ensure the quality of food is outstanding each and every time and that items are produced quickly and efficiently with pride and attention to detail.
  • Control waste and spoilage.
  • Assist all team members whenever needed.
  • Assist the kitchen steward/dishwasher by cleaning kitchen equipment.
  • Perform all opening and closing assignments as instructed.
  • Focus on speed and efficiency.

You will need to:

  • Have completed food safe level 1.
  • Have at least 1 year of experience working in a professional kitchen or relative education in culinary school.
  • Professional knife handling skills, basic food and safety knowledge.
  • Be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for an entire shift.
  • Be able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage and other items greater than 35 pounds, able to transport up to 70 pounds regularly.
  • Hold a valid work permit or be a Canadian Citizen.

Staff Perks:

  • Discounts across all Whistler Cooks venues.
  • Free hearty meal during shifts.
  • Extended health benefits for full-time staff after six months.
  • Staff housing available


At Whistler Cooks | Hunter Gather | Cranked | Mile One, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to foster a welcoming workplace culture, learning, and success. We welcome individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences to join our dynamic team.