Cook (Part-time)

Vancouver Society Of Children’s Centres; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading wages

3 weeks paid vacation and RRSP match (

100% employer-paid health and welfare

$250 professional development dollars

Job summary

Vancouver Society Of Children’s Centres is seeking a permanent part-time Cook at Waterfront Children’s Centre in Vancouver. You will prepare simple pre-set menus for a child-focused food program, assist with kitchen clean-up, and support a team-driven environment.

The role requires cooking for groups of 35–60 children, maintaining inventory, and following recipes with basic math. Benefits include health coverage, vacation time, and professional development funds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 use basic math to determine quantities.
• 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, surfaces and cupboards.
• Enjoy cooking for children in a busy atmosphere.

Skills

Food Safe Certification 1

Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1)

Clear criminal record check

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

COOK (Part-time)

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 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 part-time position: 6 hours/day (30 hours/week) from 8am to 2pm, from Monday to Friday
• Starting: September 21, 2026
• Location: Waterfront Children’s Centre

Closing Date for INTERNAL CANDIDATES: 5:00pm on September 11, 2026. After this date, postings will be open to External Candidates and will remain open until filled.

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.