Cook 1

The-Good-Samaritan-Society-5; Vernon; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Vernon, BC is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and bake meals for residents, staff and visitors. You will ensure high sanitation and follow modified/therapeutic diet guidelines while coordinating meal production.

A Food Safe Level 1 certificate is required and Red Seal or Journeyman Cook is preferred. Hours are 12:00–18:00, starting November 9, 2026, with a wage of $29.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Red Seal or Journeyman Cook preferred.
• Two to three years institutional cooking experience.
• Knowledge of quality food standards and quantity controls.
• Food Safe Level 1 certificate required for BC employees (or equivalent for Alberta).
• Experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and bake food for residents, staff and visitors while maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Assist in coordinating meal production and quality/quantity control.
• Participate in the quality assurance program and departmental meetings.

Skills

Red Seal

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Quality control

Education

Red Seal / Journeyman Cook

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

You will prepare, cook, and bake food for residents, staff and visitors while ensuring a high standard of sanitation in preparing and handling food. You will complete duties relating to modified/therapeutic diet and baking preparation by following established work methods in a safe and efficient manner. You will assist in coordinating meal production and quality and quantity control. Participation in the quality assurance program and departmental meetings is required.

Red Seal or Journeyman Cook preferred. Two to three years institutional cooking experience. You are knowledgeable of and able to implement quality food standards and quantity controls. A food safe level one certificate is required. (post July 29,2013) or equivalent for BC employees and Food Safety Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees. Computer skills an asset. Experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Location

Good SamaritanHeron Grove
4900 20th St, Vernon, BC V1T 9W3

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time 0.14 FTE

Start Date

November 9, 2026

Hours of Work

1200-1800

Wages

$29.24 per hour.

Employee Group

HEU

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.