Cook

Lookout Housing and Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lookout Housing and Health Society is seeking a Cook in Courtenay, BC. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving daily meals and beverages to guests, while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards throughout kitchen and dining areas.

You will work with and supervise kitchen volunteers, follow the set menu, and manage inventory and supplies. Candidates need a Cooking Diploma, Grade 12, and relevant experience, plus required food-safety and first-aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education and Cooking Diploma with two years related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and training.
• Must hold current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Certificate.
• Experience in menu planning, cost analysis and working in institutions or large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals, snacks and beverages for guests.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Work with and supervise kitchen volunteers and follow set menus.
• Ensure food availability after hours and organize supplies.
• Comply with all health and safety programs and wear respirator protocol as required.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 education

Cooking Diploma

Two years related experience

Tools

Occupational First Aid Level 1

FOODSAFE Certificate

Job description

Employment Status

Casual

Location

Courtenay, BC, CA

Days and Hours of work

7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays

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

$27.17 - 28.97 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.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

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 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm