Foxglove - Cook (Casual)

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.
About Us - A home for every person
RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.
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**Benefits**:

- 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
- 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
- Employer-paid benefits for regular Part-time and Full-time employees:

- Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
- Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies

Position Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals, including cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving. The Cook prepares and serves meals and snacks following established menus and recipes, modifying, and adjusting as required, and coordinating planning food preparation and cooking schedules. Duties include receiving supplies, performing inventory control duties, storing goods, and updating inventory records. The Cook also performs cleaning duties including the cleaning of food preparation equipment, utensils, the kitchen, and storage areas. As needed, the Cook provides directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers.
Job Competition # cas2025.226
**Closing Date**: Midnight, July 4, 2025
**Job**: Cook
**Program**: Foxglove TH
**Position Type**: Casual
**Hourly Range**: $25.61 - $27.31 (BCGEU, Grid 9)
**Start Date**: As soon as possible.
Program Summary
The shelter has 30 beds which consists of separate sides for woman-identified participants and male participants on the other side. Staff provides three meals a day, there are a few rooms that can be used for non-binary folks. There are staff on site twenty-four hours a day over three separate shifts in the building. The folks in this space have access to indigenous cultural liaisons who creates programing connected to culture and build relationships with participants. There is peer support specialist available seven days a week as well. There is a medication program for the residents of the shelter for those who chose to use this service. The shelter has a wide range of referral streams that are not just limited to the coordinated access through BCH.

**Qualifications**:
Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

- Grade 12
- Professional Cook Training Certificate
- Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe
- Recent, related experience of six months
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Constant standing.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.

Diversity
RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.
As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived expertise, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people.
Inclusion and creating a safer space
Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilities
Do you want to improve your chances of joining RainCity? Be sure to include a cover letter letting us know why the work that we do is important to you, and how your experiences make you a good fit for this role.

We are a Union
RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect.