CW26-42 Casual Journeyman Cook

Rocky Mountain School District #6 is now accepting applications for Casual Journeyman Cook in the Windermere Zone.

The Journeyman Cook is responsible for food preparation and instructional assistance work in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. This role includes meal production and the supervision of students learning food preparation. Work is performed under the general guidance of a Teacher and the Principal in terms of quality and timelines of meal preparation and service rendered to students.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Supervises students in assigned learning situations and food preparation assignments.
• Demonstrates and assists in the instruction of students in proper food preparation, cooking and baking methods, procedures and techniques, safety habits, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Performs cooking, baking and other food preparation duties, prepares meals for daily lunch.
• Prepares recipes and menus, orders food stuffs and supplies, maintains inventory levels.
• Participates in kitchen clean-up routines.
• Maintains, operates and uses standard kitchen tools and appliances such as knives, slicers, grill, fryer, stoves, steamers, mincers, washing machines, dishwasher, fridges and freezers.
• In the absence of the Teacher Chef, may be required to supervise kitchen staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of instructional and/or commercial food production, meal preparation, methods and practices.
• Ability to prepare recipes from menus and determine required ingredients and amounts.
• Ability to plan and organize own work as required for rotating menu.
• Ability to supervise and instruct students in proper food preparation methods and techniques.
• Skill in the use and operation of standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Physical ability to perform large-scale cooking, baking and food preparation duties.

Required Training, Experience and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Safe
• BC certificate of registration as a Journeyman Cook

Rate of Pay

$39.42/hr, as per the Collective Agreement 440

For further information, please contact Heather English, Principal, 250-342-9213.

Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you) by Friday, December 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (MST), via . 

Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories