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cook

White Spot Saanich · Victoria, BC · $21.18 to $27.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Verdict

This is a legitimate job posting from White Spot, a well-established Canadian restaurant chain operating since 1928. The employer verification confirms the business is real, the location matches, and the posting contains detailed, plausible job responsibilities for a cook position. The salary range is reasonable for the role and region. The only minor concern is the use of a company email domain (davida@whitespot.ca) for applications, which is entirely normal and legitimate.

  • locationMatch-5

    Posting location (Victoria, BC) matches verified business location at 3965 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC

  • websiteReachable-5

    Official website https://www.whitespot.ca is reachable and confirms the business

  • applicationAddressType-5

    No mailing address provided in posting (application type: none); applicants apply by email only, which is standard for legitimate employers

  • reasonable_salary-5

    Salary range of $21.18–$27.00/hour is realistic and market-appropriate for a cook position in Victoria, BC

  • company_domain_email-5

    Contact email davida@whitespot.ca is on the employer's own domain, indicating a legitimate business contact

  • detailed_job_description-10

    Posting includes specific, detailed responsibilities (prepare meals, inspect kitchens, train staff, order supplies, maintain inventory) and legitimate support programs for newcomers, youth, and Indigenous workers

  • businessMatch-15

    Web verification confirms business match with White Spot, a legitimate, well-established Canadian restaurant chain operating since 1928

Application flags (0)

No application flags detected.

Employer checks
{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.whitespot.ca",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "unknown",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "White Spot is a legitimate, well-established Canadian restaurant chain operating since 1928. The Saanich location at 3965 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1J8 is confirmed on their official website and multiple business directories. The posting claims Victoria, BC location which matches the Quadra Street address in Victoria. No mailing address provided in posting (application type: none). The company is real and plausibly hires dishwashers for restaurant operations."
  }
}
Full description
Occupation (NOC): Cooks (63200)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $21.18 to $27.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Tasks: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods, Inspect kitchens and food service areas, Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food, Order supplies and equipment, Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment, Clean kitchen and work areas
Government programs: Recognized employer
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers 
How to apply:
By email: davida@whitespot.ca