Cook I - Regular PT 160H26

Providence Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Living is seeking a Cook I for Central City Lodge in Vancouver. This regular part-time role supports meal preparation and service according to cycle menus and therapeutic diets, under the direction of the Director - Food Services.

Responsibilities include ensuring portion control, coordinating with relief staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to safety and quality standards. The position offers a 0.58 FTE schedule with a wage of $29.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized twelve (12) month program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• English language proficiency in writing and speaking.
• Ability to communicate and work with others.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage kitchen tasks.
• Physically capable of performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals per cycle menus and recipes with portion control.
• Coordinate relief staff when Director–Food Services is unavailable.
• Manage workflow to meet schedules.
• Check supplies and rotate stock to minimize spoilage.
• Clean and inspect equipment and work areas for safety.
• Report maintenance needs to the Director – Food Services.
• Attend meetings and training programs as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

12-month cooking program

Job description

Description

POSTING: HEU 160H26
STATUS: Regular Part Time
CLASSIFICATION: (20101) Cook I
WORK AREA: Central City Lodge; PCN 03017103004
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 6, 2026
HOURS: 0630-1430 (0.58 FTE, 41.3 biweekly hours)
DAYS OFF:Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday (other days off rotate)
SALARY: Grid 17 / $29.24 hourly

JOB SUMMARY:
Providence Living is a non-profit Catholic-sponsored health care organization focused on long-term care, assisted living, housing, and other community services to support residents and their family members. We are committed to re-imagining the resident experience and to creating communities and fostering a culture where residents are empowered to make decisions that affect their quality of life.

Prepares assigned food items by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, baking under the direction of the senior cook.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director - Food Services

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares and serves daily meals in accordance with cycle menus standardized recipes and therapeutic diet specifics using portion control to avoid waste.
2. In the absence of the Director - Food Services, and the Cook 11, calls in relief staff according to established policies and procedures.
3. Regulates work flow to ensure food items are prepared according to schedule.
4. Checks supplies as required. Ensures proper stock rotation to minimize spoilage and waste.
5. Checks and cleans equipment and work areas frequently in order to maintain a safe, sanitary and orderly environment.
6. Reports repair and maintenance requirements to Director - Food Services when necessary.
7. Attends a variety of meetings and committees such as quality assurance program, staff in-service, continuing education programs, approved work related conferences and seminars as required by administration.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from a recognized twelve (12) month program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physically capable of carrying out duties of the position