Cook

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

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve daily meals for guests, maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. The role reports to the Site Manager and requires respirator fit testing and COR health and safety compliance.

Applicants should have Grade 12, a Cooking Diploma, two years of related experience, and current First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE certificates. Shifts are Tue–Sat, 7.5 hours; wage ranges 27.17–28.97 CAD hourly.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education and Cooking Diploma plus two years of related experience.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Certificate.
• Experience with large organizations, cost analysis and ordering supplies.
• Menu planning and developing order supply lists.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work independently or in a team.
• Must understand clientele/workers boundaries and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals, snacks and beverages.
• Ensure availability of food for guests after hours.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, dining, storage areas and equipment.
• Work with and oversee kitchen volunteers.
• Follow set menu and itemize supplies required.
• Complete work in a safe, clean and friendly environment.
• Some shopping may occur.
• Comply with health and safety program requirements.
• Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.

Skills

Clear communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Strong physical ability

Attention to safety

Quick learner

Education

Grade 12 education

Cooking Diploma

First Aid Level 1

FOODSAFE Certificate

Job description

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time -Temporary until incumbent return

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Days and Hours of work

Tuesday through Saturday
Shift times will be 1030 - 1830 Hours
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

$27.17 - 28.97depending 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 andHealth Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves daily meals and isresponsible for ensuring availability of food and beverages for guests. Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in eatingand 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 equivalentcombination 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 August 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm