Cook (Full-time)

Vancouver-Society-of-Children-S-Centres-; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading wages

Three weeks paid vacation

RRSP matching 4%

Employer-paid health benefits

$250 professional development dollars

Job summary

Vancouver Society of Children’s Centre’s (VSOCC) in Downtown Vancouver is hiring a permanent full-time Cook to prepare simple pre-set menus for our childcare food program. You will be part of a busy kitchen, responsible for food prep and general cleanup, with opportunities to grow within the organization.

You’ll work 7.5 hours/day, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, at multiple downtown locations. Benefits include market-leading wages, three weeks paid vacation, employer-paid health coverage, RRSP

Qualifications

• Must have Food Safe Certification 1.
• Clear criminal record check.
• High school diploma is required.
• Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1) required.
• Experience cooking complete meals for groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for groups of 35 to 60 children.
• Wash and sanitize lunch and snack dishes.
• Use knives and other basic kitchen equipment.
• Follow recipes and use basic math to determine quantities.
• Maintain inventory and order food from suppliers.
• Communicate professionally and work within a team.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Food Safe Certification 1

Job description

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

COOK (Full-time)

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

We are searching for a permanent full-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 of 35 to 60 children
• Wash and sanitize lunch and snack dishes
• Use knives and other basic home kitchen equipment
• Follow recipes and uses 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 kitchen by 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: $25.31 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits.
• Permanent full-time position: 7.5 hours/day (37.5 hours/week) from 8am to 4pm, from Monday to Friday
• Starting: As soon as possible
• Location: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

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