2026 Playland BBQ Attendants & Cooks at Pacific National Exhibition

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

19.99

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Grilling, Customer Service, Food Safety, Team Collaboration, Independent Work, Physical Stamina, Lifting

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Job Description 2026 Playland BBQ Attendants & Cooks Part-time; Event Based Date Posted: February 13, 2026 BBQ Attendant: $18.54/hour (PG 62) plus 10% in lieu of benefits and vacation BBQ Cook: $19.99/hour (PG67) plus 10% in lieu of benefits and vacation Why join our Team? We create memorable experiences, and we have fun doing it – join us! Base wage starts at $18.54/hr with 10% additional pay in lieu of vacation & other benefits, resulting in a total of $20.39/hour. Training and development - learn new skills and gain valuable work experience. Career growth – opportunities for promotions and position transfers. Opportunity to create lasting memories & friendships. Great perks & employee rewards! Employee discounts on passes to Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as at all PNE Food Stands! We want to recognize you – gift card rewards available all season long! Enjoy a free evening at Playland with your friends and family during our Employee Family Night! What will you do this year? In your role as a Playland BBQ Attendant and Cook, your primary accountabilities will be to: Provide an exceptional guest experience by greeting guests in a polite and friendly manner, while providing timely service. Monitor food levels to ensure items remain in stock and assist with both setup and take down BBQ Buffets after service. Prepare and grill a variety of foods for BBQ Buffets, and provide relevant food information regarding dietary restrictions when requested. Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely service while ensuring the BBQ areas are maintained adhering to food safety standards. Perform other related duties as assigned. What else? Must be comfortable handling a variety of food products including beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. Must be comfortable working around cooking grills and in a hot environment. Customer service experience is an asset. Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision. Must have sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to permit the performance of assigned tasks, which includes walking and standing for the duration of shifts. Must possess the ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Food Safe Level 1 certificate is required for the BBQ Cook position, and is considered an asset for the BBQ Attendant position. Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week on operational days (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays). When will you work? Dates: Playland is open from May 16th – September 7th Employees hired for the Playland season will also be required to work select dates in October for the Fright Nights operating season. Hours: Operational hours will be shared with those who are shortlisted. Shifts will be scheduled according to operational times and may vary week over week. Availability Requirements: at least 3-4 days per week, including evenings and weekends. Training: Training for Playland positions will begin at the end of April and run through the month into May. There are mandatory training dates for all Playland employees on April 24th, and May 2nd, 3rd, and 9th. How to Apply? Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at www.pne.ca/jobs and will be accepted until the roles are filled. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their resume before March 9th, 2026. Successful applicants will receive an interview invitation via email in March. Virtual group interviews will be held on March 24th, 26th, and 28th. The interview invitation will allow all candidates to choose their preferred Playland jobs. We look forward to hearing from you! The PNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. If you require any support or accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Department at hr@pne.ca.

Responsibilities

Primary accountabilities include providing exceptional guest experiences by greeting customers politely and ensuring timely service while monitoring food levels for BBQ Buffets. Team members will also prepare and grill various foods, provide dietary information, and maintain BBQ areas adhering to food safety standards.