Cook

Island Crisis Care Society; Parksville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Parksville is seeking a Cook to provide nutritionally balanced meals for program participants. The ideal candidate will have Grade 10 education and experience in institutional cooking. Responsibilities include menu planning, meal preparation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This role requires compassion, dependability, and the ability to manage food inventory effectively.

Qualifications

• One year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possesses knowledge regarding substance use disorders and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develops a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu plan.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals and snacks.
• Oversees the operation and cleanliness of cooking facilities.
• Purchases and orders food items necessary for meal preparation.
• Maintains inventory of food and related items.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Oriented

Dependability

Hospitality

Technical Skills

Education

Grade 10, plus graduation from a program in institutional or residential quantity cooking

Job description

Overview

Posting Date: October 15, 2025

Closing Date: open until filled

Hours/week: varies

Schedule: varies

How to apply: Online through ICCS Career Center

Classification: Cook

Grid Level: 9

This position is open to all qualified Applicants. This position requires union membership.

Organizational Focus

Since 1989, Island Crisis Care Society has operated with a missional heart to support the most vulnerable in our community; to meet individuals in need, where they are and without judgement and aim to restore hope, dignity, and community connections in meaningful ways. While we continue to grow with new and innovative programs that seek to meet the diverse needs of those we serve, we remain faithful to our founding mission to “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting the love of God in loving one another”.

Within our large team of front line, management, and administrative staff, we seek to develop the core values of care, compassion and heart found in the faith-centered roots of our organization by building an inclusive team that reflects our diverse community so that we can serve those in need in relevant and meaningful ways.

Position Purpose

As a key member of the program team, the Cook works under the direction of the Food Services Coordinator to provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to program participants. This work contributes in a meaningful way to the ICCS mission to, “Provide shelter and care to those in need”.

Key Responsibilities

1. Works with the Food Services Coordinator to develop a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu plan in accordance with accepted nutritional guidelines such as Canada’s Food Guide for Healthy Eating and the individual dietary needs of the clients.
2. Prepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions, in accordance with safety and health standards and the menu plan.
3. Oversees the operation of the eating and cooking facilities and equipment and ensures their cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews the meal preparation needs of the organization. Purchases equipment to meet those needs within approved budget limits. Maintains an inventory of all related equipment.
4. Purchases and orders food items necessary for the preparation of meals. Ensures that purchases are within approved budget limits. Maintains an inventory of food and other related items. Stores food items.
5. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 10, plus graduation from a program in institutional or residential quantity cooking.

Training and Experience

• One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies

Core Competencies

1. Heart
2. Compassion
3. Integrity

Specialized Competencies

1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Client Oriented
3. Dependability
4. Hospitality
5. Technical Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses some knowledge or has an interest in learning more regarding substance use disorders, mental health challenges, treatment, and recovery and is familiar with and understands the "Housing First" model and the importance of bio-psycho-social-spiritual support in addressing these challenges.
• Follows and practices protocols and procedures consistently and faithfully and maintains effective routines;
• Has a firm awareness of and maintains healthy boundaries and practices and demonstrates self-care.
• Is able to understand and contribute to the therapeutic culture of ICCS within their own position and team.
• Has a demonstrated ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics in a fast paced, high-pressure environment