Cook Team Leader

Cook Team Leader

Auxiliary
Posting #PRC2026-74A

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture is seeking an organized and reliable individual to be our Cook Team Leader. Under the direction of the Lounge Supervisor, this position is responsible for the overall safe and smooth operation of the Sportsview kitchen. The Cook Team Leader will also assist with menu planning, maintaining supplies, and preparing and presenting nutritional and tasty meals, soups, and sandwiches. Our Auxiliary staff enjoy a free Staff Pass when they work one shift per week, flexibility in hours to accommodate different lifestyles, a culture that cares about work-life balance, and 14% pay on top of their hourly wage in lieu of benefits. We foster a learning environment and provide you with on-the-job training. We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the ləkʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares daily menu items as ordered by patrons or Supervisor.
• Prepares and presents food in a pleasing manner.
• Adheres to all safety standards for the protection of public.
• Ensures cooking and service areas are always kept clean.
• Maintains the necessary kitchen supplies and equipment and notifies supervisor of any shortages, repairs, etc.
• Cleans bus trays, dish trays, pots and pans, and washes dishes as necessary to maintain continuity of service in food areas as necessary.
• Carves meats, portions food on plates to fill individual orders and buffets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Cooking experience in a similar environment.
• Successful completion of a recognized provincial food services program, or equivalent industry experience and training.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Provision of a current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (Note: This is the applicant’s financial responsibility to obtain this).

HOURS OF WORK

Monday-Sunday, various hours between 7:00am-10:00pm; up to 25hrs/week as required.
Work hours may vary based on operational requirements.

LOCATION(S)

Oak Bay Recreation Centre

RATE

$29.66/hr ($26.02 per hour plus $3.64 per hour in lieu of benefits) – 2026 rates

STATUS

Auxiliary (This is a union position)

BENEFITS

• 14% in lieu of benefits per hour.
• Staff Membership to drop-in the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool (applicable to employees with 1 or more set shifts per week)

This posting will remain open until suitable applicant(s) are found. Please submit applications to:

Job Application Drop Box, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria, V8R 5E6 or
Email to: View email address on civicjobs.ca

Subject line in email should read: PRC2026-74A Cook Team Leader 

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date of the posting