Alderbridge - Cook (Casual)

RainCity Housing; Richmond; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

RainCity Housing in Richmond, BC seeks a casual Cook to prepare and serve meals and snacks according to menus and recipes. Responsibilities include inventory, cleaning, and coordinating basic meal planning and schedules. A vulnerability sector check is required.

The role supports a modular housing program for low-income individuals and involves working with staff, clients, and volunteers to ensure at least one hot meal per day and safe operations on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience include:
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Professional Cook Training Certificate.
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C or Intermediate First Aid.
• Certificates in Food Safe.
• Recent related experience of six months or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following established menus and recipes, modifying as required.
• Receive supplies and perform inventory control.
• Store goods and update inventory records.
• Clean kitchen, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Provide directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Prioritization

Education

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training Certificate

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C

Food Safe certificate

Six months related experience

Job description

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 # cas2026.435 Closing Date: Midnight, November 30, 2026 Job: Cook

Program

Alderbridge

Position Type

Casual

Hourly Range

$27.17 - $28.97 (BCGEU, Grid 9)

Schedule

Casual
Start Date: As soon as possible

A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Program Summary

Opened in April 2019, Richmond Modular housing provides 40 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program will be staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker.

Each unit will contain a private bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building will have 24/7 staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building will also have custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

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
• A valid Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C certificate or Intermediate First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level 2)
• Certificates in 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.