assistant cook

Victoria Fujiya Foods Ltd. · Victoria, BC · $21.18 hourly

Verdict

Victoria Fujiya Foods Ltd is a well-established, legitimate Japanese grocery and restaurant business with a 50-year operating history, verified website, and careers page. The posting details align with the confirmed business location and operations. However, two application-method flags introduce minor fraud signals: a generic Gmail domain for HR contact and a request for physical resume submission, which are atypical for modern hiring but not uncommon for small, established retail/food businesses. The strong business legitimacy and verified employer details substantially outweigh these minor concerns.

generic_email_domain+12
Contact email hr.victoriafujiya15@gmail.com uses free Gmail domain rather than company domain; however, employer is verified legitimate
mail_physical_resume+8
Posting requests physical resume by mail; unusual for modern hiring but consistent with small, established retail business practices
web.locationMatch = match-5
Mailing address 3624 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC matches company's actual retail location; no geographic mismatch
web.websiteReachable = yes-5
Official website is reachable and contains correct business information and address
web.applicationAddressType = business-5
Mailing address is a confirmed commercial storefront, not residential, PO box, or virtual office
web.hasJobsListing = yes-8
Careers page exists on official website fujiya.ca, indicating legitimate hiring practices
Detailed job description and legitimate employer-10
Clear NOC code, specific tasks, experience requirements, youth support programs, and permanent full-time role indicate substantive, legitimate posting
web.businessMatch = match-15
Employer name and details verified against official website fujiya.ca; business confirmed as legitimate, established Japanese grocery/restaurant at stated address

Application flags (2)

Apply by physical mail

By mail: 3624 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 4H2

Generic email domain

hr.victoriafujiya15@gmail.com

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.fujiya.ca/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "business",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "Victoria Fujiya Foods Ltd is a legitimate, established Japanese grocery store and takeout restaurant operating at 3624 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8P 4H2 for nearly 50 years. Official website fujiya.ca is reachable and lists the correct address. The mailing address matches the company's actual retail location (a commercial storefront). Careers page exists on website. All details align with posting location."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Cooks (63200)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $21.18 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Tasks: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods, Supervise kitchen staff and helpers, Clean kitchen and work areas, Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
How to apply:
By email: hr.victoriafujiya15@gmail.com
By mail: 3624 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 4H2