Kitchen Cook

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid sick days

Wellness days

Education leave

Moving Day

Professional association dues

Referral bonus

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a Kitchen Cook to support a youth-focused pantry and kitchen program in Vancouver. The role collaborates with the Food Program Supervisor and volunteers to prepare healthy, low-cost meals for unhoused youth facing substance use and mental health challenges.

The position emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equity, with a 28-hour work week (Wed–Sat, 2 pm–10 pm) in a community kitchen setting at the Directions Youth Services Centre.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one-year post-secondary education required.
• Food Safe certificate required; First Aid certification is an asset.
• Two years of related kitchen experience preferred; youth experience is a plus.
• Experience with youth who use substances or face mental health challenges is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen functions with health, safety and hygiene at top priority.
• Plan nutritious, low-cost meals and manage inventory and waste.
• Coordinate with volunteers and staff to support youth at the drop-in centre.
• Maintain records and report incidents in a timely manner.

Skills

Food safety

First aid

Teamwork

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Education

Grade 12 + 1-year post-secondary education

Food Safe certificate

First Aid Certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Kitchen Cook

Kitchen Cook Competition #34-26

About Our Opportunity

Working within the mission, vision, values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, the Directions Food Program Kitchen Cook supports the delivery of effective and accessible pantry and kitchen programs for Centre youth. This position will consist of working collaboratively with the Food Program Supervisor, kitchen staff and volunteers, and serving a variety of unhoused youth struggling with substance use, including those who are neurodiverse and/or face emotional/social challenges. The focus of this position is to increase participant capacity to prepare healthy, low-cost meals while reducing isolation levels and increasing social and community connections. The position actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around diversity, inclusion, justice and equity.

We Value You – Benefits:

• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year *
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)+
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

We Value You – Benefits (cont.):

• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year *
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)+
• Referral bonus program
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

• Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++
• (eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)

Pension:

Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours:

28 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2 pm-10 pm. (Part-Time with 1 hour unpaid meal break)

Salary:

GS 7 Step 1 - $25.07/hour

Location:

Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC

Posting End Date:

Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Grade 12, plus one-year post-secondary education
• Food Safe certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
• Two years of related experience in a commercial or community kitchen.
• One year of experience working with youth, preferably in support of youth who use substances, face mental health challenges, and/or are unhoused.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

• Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
• Responsible for kitchen operations, including health and safety, nutritious menu planning, meal preparation, inventory upkeep, kitchen organization, pursuing a zero-waste environment, keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.
• Building positive relationships with youth who access the drop-in centre.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records of volunteers, and reporting concerns to the Food Program Supervisor.
• Overseeing the sorting and storing of food donations and supporting kitchen volunteers to do the same.
• Taking a leadership role in the management of emergencies and crises by personally employing non-violent crisis prevention and intervention strategies, initiating first aid, calling emergency services, and/or delegating these tasks
• Maintaining appropriate notes, statistics, logs, and reporting critical incidents that occur while on shift.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs of weight

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Class 5 Driver’s License an asset

JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

About Us

When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.