Job Title Cook

Lookout Housing + Health Society; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Courtenay, BC, is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve daily meals for guests, ensuring food availability and cleanliness across kitchen, dining, and storage areas.

The site requires Grade 12, a Cooking Diploma, and 2+ years of related experience, plus First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE certification, with independent or team work and strong communication. COR certification applies and respirator fit testing is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education and Cooking Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Certificate.
• Experience with institutions or large organizations and cost analysis.
• Experience in menu planning and supply lists creation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals, snacks and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, dining, storage, and equipment.
• Oversee kitchen volunteers and manage daily workload.
• Follow menu and itemize required supplies.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.
• Work safely and collaboratively in a busy environment.
• Assist with shopping and supply orders as needed.
• Adhere to Lookout’s Code of Ethics and COR standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Supply list development

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

Cooking Diploma

First Aid Level 1

FOODSAFE Certificate

Grade 12 education

Job description

Cook

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Courtenay, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time - Permanent

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

The Junction-Courtenay

Days and Hours of work

Monday through Friday

Shift times will be 1000 - 1800 Hours

Shifts are 8 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$27.17 - 28.97 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Cook reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves daily meals and is responsible for ensuring availability of food and beverages for guests. Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in eating and prep areas.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

• Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals, snacks and beverages
• Ensure availability of food for guests after hours
• Maintain high standard of cleanliness throughout kitchen, dining, storage areas and equipment
• Work with and oversee kitchen volunteers
• Follow set menu and itemize supplies required
• Will organize and complete required work in a safe, clean and friendly environment
• Some shopping may occur
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.

Qualifications & Competence

• Minimum Grade 12 education and Cooking Diploma plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Certificate from the Department of Health
• Experience with institutions or large organizations including experience with cost analysis and effectiveness
• Experience in menu planning and developing order supply lists
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting and to manage and organize daily workload
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Quick learner and self‑motivated
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks
• Must be able to operate job related equipment
• A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance - Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm