Cook

2 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Lookout Housing and Health Society Full time $26 - $27
Employment Status

Full Time Temporary until incumbent returns 

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit

Location

Gateway Shelter, Surrey 

7 minute walk from Gateway Skytrain Station 

Days and Hours of work

Sunday through Thursday 
Shift times will be 10:30 - 18:30 Hours (Sun-Mon) and 07:00 - 15:00 Hours (Tue-Thu)
Shifts are 7.5 hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks' notice
Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$  depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Cook reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout's Code of Ethics. The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves daily meals and is responsible for ensuring availability of food and beverages for guests. Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in eating and prep areas.

Job Duties
  • Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals, snacks and beverages
  • Ensure availability of food for guests after hours
  • Maintain high standard of cleanliness throughout kitchen, dining, storage areas and equipment
  • Work with and oversee kitchen volunteers
  • Follow set menu and itemize supplies required
  • Will organize and complete required work in a safe, clean and friendly environment
  • Some shopping may occur
  • Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
  • Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
Qualifications & Competence
  • Minimum Grade 12 education and Cooking Diploma plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Certificate from the Department of Health
  • Experience with institutions or large organizations including experience with cost analysis and effectiveness
  • Experience in menu planning and developing order supply lists
  • Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
  • Ability to work independently or in a team setting and to manage and organize daily workload
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
  • Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
  • Quick learner and self-motivated
  • Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks
  • Must be able to operate job related equipment
  • A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
  • Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm

"All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9." Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal. 

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED. 
c. BCGEU, Shop Steward 

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

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