Daytime Restaurant jobs in Victoria, BC

Cook

Camosun Food Services | Aramark Canada
Victoria, BC (Lansdowne & Interurban Campuses)

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about creating great food and delivering exceptional customer experiences? As a Cook with Camosun Food Services, you'll play a key role in preparing fresh, high-quality meals for students, faculty, staff, and guests across our campus dining and catering operations.

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll bring recipes to life while having opportunities to showcase your culinary skills and creativity. From daily retail food service to special catered events, you'll prepare a variety of menu items while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.

The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work at either the Lansdowne or Interurban campus based on operational requirements.

Work-Life Balance & Schedule

Enjoy a schedule that supports your life outside of work.

Unlike many hospitality and restaurant positions, our Food Services team primarily operates during regular campus business hours, allowing for a more predictable and balanced work schedule.

What you can expect:

• Primarily Monday to Friday shifts
• Daytime hours with limited evening requirements
• No late-night restaurant shifts
• All statutory holidays off
• Reduced operations during certain campus closure periods
• A healthy work-life balance that allows you to spend more time with family, friends, and personal pursuits

If you're passionate about food but ready to step away from the demanding nights, weekends, and holiday schedules common in the restaurant industry, Camosun Food Services offers an opportunity to continue your culinary career while enjoying a more balanced lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items according to production guidelines, recipes, and quality standards.
• Set up workstations with all necessary ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, slicing, and peeling food items.
• Safely use kitchen utensils and equipment including knives, ovens, grills, steamers, slicers, mixers, and other food service equipment.
• Utilize a variety of cooking techniques including baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, sautéing, and steaming.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, garnished, and presented according to established standards.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and freshness throughout service periods.
• Properly label, rotate, handle, and store food products in accordance with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist with catering production and special events as required.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and follow food safety procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of product shortages.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive, professional attitude toward students, guests, and coworkers.
• Follow all Aramark and Camosun College safety policies and procedures.
• Protect company assets and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational success.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a cook or in a related culinary role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• Ability to obtain FoodSafe Level 1 Certification if not currently certified.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel between Camosun's Lansdowne and Interurban campuses when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 or Level 2 Certification.
• Red Seal Cook certification or formal culinary training.
• Experience in institutional dining, university food service, catering, hospitality, or high-volume food production.
• Experience preparing a variety of international cuisines and dietary accommodations.

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive food preparation tasks.
• Working safely around hot equipment and commercial kitchen environments.
• Use of required uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $19 - $22.00 per hour

In addition to competitive compensation, Aramark offers:

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Employee benefits for eligible employees
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to participate in retail food service, catering, and special events across both campus locations

Why Join Camosun Food Services?

At Camosun Food Services, you'll be part of a team that serves the vibrant Camosun College community. Whether preparing meals for busy students, supporting campus events, or contributing to catering functions, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact every day while growing your culinary career.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and our customers. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities around the world. Learn more at www.aramarkcareers.com.

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person