Operations - Cook (Casual)

RainCity Housing; Gibsons; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RainCity Housing seeks a casual Cook to prepare and serve meals in Gibson modular housing, following menus and recipes and adjusting as needed. You will coordinate food preparation and cooking schedules, receive supplies, and manage inventory while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

You will also supervise and assist food service workers and volunteers, ensure sanitation, and support clients in a respectful manner. Applicants should meet the listed qualifications and be available to start soon.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Professional Cook Training Certificate required.
• Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe required.
• Recent related experience of six months or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following established menus and recipes.
• Receive supplies and perform inventory control.
• Store goods and update inventory records.
• Clean kitchen, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Provide directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Organization

Education

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Six months related experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals, including cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving. The Cook prepares and serves meals and snacks following established menus and recipes, modifying, and adjusting as required, and coordinating planning food preparation and cooking schedules. Duties include receiving supplies, performing inventory control duties, storing goods, and updating inventory records. The Cook also performs cleaning duties including the cleaning of food preparation equipment, utensils, the kitchen, and storage areas. As needed, the Cook provides directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers.

Job Competition # cas2026.382 Closing Date: Midnight, October 16, 2026 Job: Cook

Program: Gibson

Position Type: Casual Hourly Range: $27.17 - $28.97 (BCGEU, Grid 9) Start Date: As soon as possible.

*A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Program Summary

The Gibsons Modular housing provides single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker. Each unit contains a private bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24/7 staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants, and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

Qualifications

Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

• Grade 12
• Professional Cook Training Certificate
• Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe
• Recent, related experience of six monthsOr an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Constant standing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.