Culinary Assistant

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 2 5 , 5 00 students (including over 3 ,2 00 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 5 0 school sites with 3 2 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centers , an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School ( 6 -12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff. We believe equity empo w ers each learner to thrive, holistically.

We invite applications for the position of :

Culinary Assistant - Rutland Senior Secondary School

Under the supervision of the Principal and Culinary Arts Teacher, this position assists with the operation of the kitchen / cafeteria including preparing and serving food, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting commercial kitchen equipment and in teaching students safe and efficient methods of food preparation and distribution.

Duties and responsibilities include :

Food Preparation

• purchase supplies and quality control of all incoming orders;
• daily organization of food supplies & materials;
• assist with menu planning;
• assist students with the preparation of food;
• assist in the set up and serving of meals;
• assist with time management to ensure all menu items are completed on time;
• ensure all prepared food items meet safety and quality standards;
• operating, maintaining and trouble shooting commercial kitchen equipment;
• ensure all work areas are clean and all food is properly stored and prepared.

Student Supervison and Staff Training

Recordkeeping

The successful candidate must have :

The following would be considered an asset :

The successful applicant will be expected to :

This is a permanent full-time position beginning as soon as possible with a regular schedule of 35 hours per week at a wage rate of $31.90 per hour plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications.

This position will remain open until filled; however, full consideration will be given to applications received by 8am on March 2, 2026.

The Central Okanagan Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.