Cook

Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres as a part-time cook, where you'll be responsible for meal preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen for children aged 35 to 60. This role offers a supportive team environment, growth opportunities, and benefits including market-leading wages and employer-paid health benefits.

Benefits

Three weeks’ paid vacation

Up to 4% employer-matched RRSP contributions

100% employer-paid health and welfare benefits

250 professional development dollars per year

Qualifications

• Clear criminal record check is required.
• Some experience cooking complete meals for groups is necessary.
• Courses in nutrition, food preparation, and storage may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for groups of 35 to 60 children.
• Wash and sanitize lunch and snack dishes.
• Maintain inventory and order food from suppliers.

Skills

Cooking for groups

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Food Safe Certification 1

Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1)

Job description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRE’S (VSOCC)

COOK

If you enjoy being around children, feel comfortable in a kitchen and want consistent part-time work, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

We are searching for a permanent part-time cook to prepare simple pre-set menus for our food program. In addition to food prep, this position will be responsible for general kitchen clean up.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer :

• market-leading wages
• three weeks’ paid vacation and up to 4% employer-matched RRSP contributions;
• 100% employer-paid health and welfare benefits;
• 250 professional development dollars per year.

Reports to :

• The Cook reports to the Food Services Manager.

Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis :

• Prepare meals for groups of35 to 60 children
• Wash and sanitize lunch and snack dishes
• Use knives and other basic home kitchen equipment
• Follow recipes anduses basic math skills to determine quantities needed
• Maintain inventory and order food from suppliers
• Communicate professionally and effectively
• Work effectively within a team
• Work independently
• Keep a tidy, organized and efficient kitchenby washing and sanitizing equipment, supplies, work surfaces and cupboards
• Enjoy cooking for children in a busy atmosphere

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have :

• Food Safe Certification 1
• Clear criminal record check
• High school diploma
• Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1)
• Some experience cooking complete meals for groups

Additional skills and experiences may include :

• Courses in nutrition, food preparation, and storage
• Courses in sanitation and hygiene practices
• Experience working with / around children

Terms of Employment :

• Salary : $24.57 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits.
• Permanent part-time position : 6 hours / day (30 hours / week) from Monday to Friday
• Starting : July 2, 2025

The posting will remain open until filled. Please reference posting #CK-250613 in your email subject line and / or application. Applications are accepted through the Career Portal on ADP.

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.