Cook

The Salvation Army Belkin Communities of Hope; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Vancouver is seeking a Casual Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals. The role involves cleaning, organizing, and ensuring food safety. Candidates should have a cooking course certificate and Food Safe Level 1 certification. This position requires availability for various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certificate in cooking from a recognized institution is mandatory.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification is required.
• Must have three years of experience in a team cooking environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals efficiently.
• Clean and organize storerooms during shifts.
• Follow food safety practices and guidelines.

Skills

Cooking course certificate from a recognized accredited institution

Food Safe Level 1

Experience in a responsible team position

Training in a restaurant type environment

Current first aid/ CPR level 1 certificate

Education

Cooking course certificate

Food Safe Level 1

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Salvation Army British Columbia

POSITION

COOK (Casual, On-Call)

FACILITY

Belkin House, Vancouver, BC

Job No.

JR107218

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious good tasting meals in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with food safety practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and organize storerooms and coolers during shift, including putting deliveries away
• Plan and prepare meals in accordance with published service schedules.
• Completely clean all work areas and equipment both during shift and before leaving
• Follow written and oral portioning guidelines
• Provide direction to volunteers helping in the kitchen
• Ensure surplus food is properly cooled and stored at the end of the meal service and ensure food wastage is reduced
• Report in writing occurrences or problems with customers or others so that action can be taken and ensure supervisor is aware of customer feedback relating to meals and service
• Maintain discipline and order in the kitchen and in the dining room area. This is to be done firmly but respectfully and with assistance when needed
• Record meal amounts and volunteer’s tickets for the shift worked
• Complete shift duties from posted shift lists and verbal instructions
• Ensure that catering needs are met according to the posted lists and any verbal instructions
• Fill out food safety forms required for the shift worked
• Follow policy and procedures as outlined in manual and for each shift
• Report all faulty kitchen equipment as quickly as possible
• Provide sufficient preparation for the next day’s meal service, including pulling any needed items from the freezer.

We operate 7 DAYS A WEEK serving a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Morning Cook does breakfast and lunch; the Evening Cook does dinner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Cooking course certificate from a recognized accredited institution
• Food Safe Level 1
• Three years’ experience working in a responsible team position with indirect supervision, cooking and food purchasing, receiving and food safe practice
• Adequate training in a restaurant type environment
• Current first aid/ CPR level 1 certificate

OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Act

SALARY

Per Collective Agreement

TERMS

Casual, On-Call (0-37.5 hours/week)

DAYS & TIME

Applicants must be available to work for a variety of shifts, including day, evening, overnight, weekend and statutory holidays.

NO. OF VACANCIES

2

Interested applicants must respond in writing;

Email to: [e-mail]

Deadline: Nov 24th, 2025, by 4:00p.m.

Subject heading: Cook - Job Req.: JR107218

Must include resume.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALL