Cook

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS); Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Chilliwack is seeking an auxiliary Cook for its Traverse Program. This role involves preparing meals for a youth treatment program and requires at least Grade 12 education and a Food Safe Certificate Level II. Candidates will be responsible for meal planning, kitchen safety, and maintaining cleanliness. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication. A unique opportunity to engage in supporting vulnerable youth in a residential setting while working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation time

Extended health and dental benefits

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector check required.
• Minimum two years of recent related experience with institutions or large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus and recipes.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks.
• Maintain kitchen security and perform cleaning duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Education

Grade 12 education

Food Safe Certificate Level II

Job description

Traverse, Chilliwack

Auxiliary | Grid 7 ($25.98 - $27.07/hour) | Reporting to: Brian Piegsa, Supervisor

Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at [e-mail]. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Opportunity

PCRS seeks an auxiliary Cook for the Traverse Program, a 24 hour, 20 bed, youth bed-based treatment program in Chilliwack. The auxiliary cook works a variety of shifts to cover regularly scheduled kitchen staff. The auxiliary cook works within a large multi‑disciplinary team that provides treatment for substance use for youth (13-18) in a residential setting. The team works within the strategic objectives of the Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to our participants. As a member of the team, and under the direction of the lead cook, the auxiliary cook prepares assigned food items such as specialized diet items for specific clientele and maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Cooks positions are on‑site and not available for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning of menus and recipes.
• Prepares and serves meals and snacks.
• Maintain kitchen security by performing duties such as ensuring all knives are kept under lock and key except for those in current use.
• Performs a variety of cleaning duties throughout shift such as cleaning equipment, food prep, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Maintains equipment in the area by performing duties such as monitoring of functioning and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector check.
• Minimum of Grade 12 education, Graduation from a recognized 12 month or more program in cooking plus two (2) years of recent related experience with institutions or large organizations or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Current Food Safe Certificate Level II.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

Additional Assets

• Suitable to work with youth experiencing multiple challenges.
• Experience working in a residential setting.
• Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants.

About PCRS

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not‑for‑profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se’mya’me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.

Our Vision

Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!

Our Mission

To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values

Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well‑being

We Offer Our Staff

• Equitable Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
• Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
• Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day *
• Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer‑Paid Premiums*
• Disability and Life Insurance Coverage *
• Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counseling *
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions *
• Flexible schedules and earned time off program *
• Full‑day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
• In‑house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development *
• Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.
• Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.

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