Cook - Corporate Cafeteria (onsite)

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story.

We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients!

We are seeking a Cook who is responsible for bulk food production in a high-volume corporate cafeteria environment. This role focuses on preparing large quantities of food safely, efficiently, and consistently to meet daily service demands for employees. The Cook follows standardized recipes, production schedules, and food safety standards while supporting smooth cafeteria operations and excellent food quality.

Due to the operational needs of our Kitchen/Cafeteria services, this role requires a flexible schedule that may include evening shifts, weekend coverage, and occasional statutory holiday work. Specific scheduling expectations will be discussed in more detail with candidates selected for an interview.

Please note, this opportunity is an onsite work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your responsibilities will be to:

Bulk Food Production

• Prepare and cook large-batch menu items (soups, proteins, starches, vegetables, sauces) according to standardized recipes.
• Execute daily production plans to meet high-volume service requirements.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and portioning across all menu items.
• Utilize bulk-cooking equipment such as tilt skillets, combi ovens, steamers, and braising pans.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor and record cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of prepared foods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production and storage areas.

Cafeteria Operations

• Support cafeteria line service during peak meal periods as needed.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating inventory (FIFO).
• Minimize food waste through proper forecasting and batch control.
• Communicate production needs, shortages, or quality concerns to leadership.

Teamwork & Workplace Standards

• Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, prep staff, and service teams.
• Follow corporate food service standards and workplace policies.
• Assist with catering or special corporate events when required.
• Support allergen-safe meal preparation and special dietary needs.

What you bring to the team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.

You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

• 4+ years of cooking experience in a bulk production, institutional, or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of bulk cooking methods and batch production.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Food Safe Level I or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Experience in corporate dining, commissary kitchens, healthcare, or education food service is desirable.
• High-volume commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, and heavy equipment is desirable. Position requires standing for extended periods, lifting, and repetitive motions.

Compensation

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range $23.00 - $26.00 per hour (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting.

Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

 Your Benefits & Well-being

Total cash –the total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Retirement Savings plans to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage –for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work-day flexibility– additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support –for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Family building –we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment .

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

1. Our Purpose
2. Our People
3. Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!