Kitchen Cook

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Kitchen Cook

Kitchen Cook Competition #34-26

About Our Opportunity

Working within the mission, vision, values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, the Directions Food Program Kitchen Cook supports the delivery of effective and accessible pantry and kitchen programs for Centre youth. This position will consist of working collaboratively with the Food Program Supervisor, kitchen staff and volunteers, and serving a variety of unhoused youth struggling with substance use, including those who are neurodiverse and/or face emotional/social challenges. The focus of this position is to increase participant capacity to prepare healthy, low-cost meals while reducing isolation levels and increasing social and community connections. The position actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around diversity, inclusion, justice and equity.

We Value You – Benefits:

• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year *
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)+
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

We Value You – Benefits (cont.):

• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year *
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)+
• Referral bonus program
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

• Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++
• (eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)

Pension:

Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours:

28 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2 pm-10 pm. (Part-Time with 1 hour unpaid meal break)

Salary:

GS 7 Step 1 - $25.07/hour

Location:

Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC

Posting End Date:

Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Grade 12, plus one-year post-secondary education
• Food Safe certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
• Two years of related experience in a commercial or community kitchen.
• One year of experience working with youth, preferably in support of youth who use substances, face mental health challenges, and/or are unhoused.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

• Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
• Responsible for kitchen operations, including health and safety, nutritious menu planning, meal preparation, inventory upkeep, kitchen organization, pursuing a zero-waste environment, keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.
• Building positive relationships with youth who access the drop-in centre.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records of volunteers, and reporting concerns to the Food Program Supervisor.
• Overseeing the sorting and storing of food donations and supporting kitchen volunteers to do the same.
• Taking a leadership role in the management of emergencies and crises by personally employing non-violent crisis prevention and intervention strategies, initiating first aid, calling emergency se