Kitchen Cook – Swan Lake Market & Garden Vernon, B.C.
Are you passionate about scratch-made food and thoughtful preparation? Do you thrive in a kitchen environment where quality, creativity, and collaboration matter? At Swan Lake Market & Garden, we’re relaunching our deli and prepared foods program—and we’re looking for skilled and motivated Cooks to anchor our production team.
Who We Are Swan Lake Market & Garden has proudly served the Vernon community for over 60 years, offering fresh local produce, specialty groceries, and an inviting market atmosphere. As part of our new prepared foods vision, we’re creating a high-quality, wholesome, and delicious selection of hot meals, bowls, salads, and grab-and-go options for our customers.
The Role: Kitchen Cook – Prepared Foods Department (Station #1) Our kitchen production cooks are responsible for preparing the foundational elements of our hot and cold food programs. From scratch-made soups and stews to dressings, roasted vegetables, and hand pie fillings—our cooks help define the flavor and quality of the Swan Lake grab-and-go experience.
Shift Options:
- PM Cook: Focused on cold production—bowl program, tub salads, dressings, and other cooked items for Grab & Go. Some degree of shift flexibility but generally 12pm-6:30pm or 12pm-8pm during busy season
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare batch-cooked items according to daily production schedule and standardized recipes
- Cook proteins, grains, beans, vegetables, soups, and sauces from scratch
- Prepare hot breakfast and lunch items for merchandiser service (AM shift only)
- Assemble bowl program and tub salads using high-quality ingredients (PM shift only)
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and follow FOODSAFE protocols at all times
- Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure production timing and consistency
- Support prep team and assist in training junior staff as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen or culinary production role
- Strong understanding of food safety and safe food handling practices
- Ability to follow recipes with consistency while adapting to daily kitchen flow
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
- WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain)
Why Work With Us? Be part of an exciting deli and kitchen relaunch Collaborate with a skilled team that values quality and creativity Enjoy staff discounts on food and merchandise Opportunity for advancement in a well-established and evolving local business
Join Us If you take pride in your cooking and want to be part of a thoughtful, community-focused food program—we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal
Pay: $18.50-$22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (required)
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Location:
Work Location: In person
