The Full-Time Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals for Tsawwassen First Nation’s food service operations, including daily meal programs, community events, catering, and special functions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Food Services team to provide nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining efficient kitchen operations, inventory control, and food safety standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, prepare, and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meals from start to finish
Develop rotating menus that are nutritious, cost-effective, and meet the needs of community programs and events
Place food and supply orders, maintain inventory, and perform basic food costing and portion control
Ensure all food is prepared and served in accordance with FoodSafe and health regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Work closely with the Supervisor of Events & Food Services and other Food Services staff to coordinate meal production and event catering
Assist with cleaning and sanitation kitchen organization, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of food service operations
Support special events and community functions as required
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Minimum four (4) years of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant, institutional, or high-volume food service environment
Experience planning and preparing complete breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meal services
Experience with menu planning, food ordering, inventory management, and basic food costing
Professional Cook Level 1 certification is considered an asset
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills




Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Core Competencies Food Preparation & Production
Inventory & Purchasing
Customer Service
Accountability
Food Safety & Sanitation
Respect for Indigenous culture and community values
WORKING CONDITIONS Flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends (full time average of 37.5 hours per week)
Primarily in a new industrial kitchen setting with the Respected Elders Building
COMPENSATION Pay range is $33 to $37 per hour. Placement within the pay scale is based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity
Annual cost of living increases
BC Municipal Pension Plan – employee contributes 8.61%, employer contributes 9.31%
Excellent benefits, 100% paid by employer:
100% varied paramedical coverage
Up to 15 Personal days per year
Paid time off during the Christmas & New Year break
Paid vacation time
We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members,



and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.
About Tsawwassen First Nation Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect – this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. The Treaty provides us municipal, provincial, and federal types of jurisdiction over a land base of 724 hectares
About Tsawwassen First Nation Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect – this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. The Treaty provides us municipal, provincial, and federal types of jurisdiction over a land base of 724 hectares
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📌 Cook (British Columbia)
🏢 Tsawwassen First Nation
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