Operations - Cook (Casual)

RainCity Housing; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

RainCity Housing in Vancouver seeks a casual Cook to prepare and serve meals, following menus and recipes, and to assist with inventory and storage. You will clean kitchen areas and equipment, and guide food service workers, clients, and volunteers as needed.

The role requires physical stamina, good communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy community setting. Vulnerable sector clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Professional Cook Training Certificate is required.
• Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe are required.
• Recent related experience of six months or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks following established menus and recipes.
• Receive supplies, perform inventory control, store goods, and update records.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation equipment, kitchen, and storage areas.
• Provide directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Organize and prioritize

Education

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training Certificate

First Aid Certification

Food Safe Certification

Recent related experience (6 months)

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 # cas2026.381 Closing Date: Midnight, October 16, 2026 Job: Cook

Program: Various Program in the Vancouver area (Jubilee, Triage, and Princess Rooms)

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

We are looking for applicants able to work in the Vancouver area on one of the programs below:

Jubilee

The Jubilee Rooms provides around 80 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to people that are long term residents of the Downtown Eastside community. This is a supported housing program that is staffed by a combination of Tenant Support Workers, Indigenous Cultural Liaisons and a Peer specialist – all staff will oversee the front desk assisting with managing guests as well as providing community supports. The building is a combination of two SRO’s – four stories each with no elevator, lots of stairs and shared bathrooms and showers on every floor. The program includes one meal a day and a light breakfast. The staff office is on the second floor with the safe use room right beside it. Over the next year the main floor commercial space will be transformed into a community space for the tenants and staff along with a community kitchen in the back. There is no elevator at the Jubilee Rooms, staff need to be able to manage lots of stairs.

Triage

The Triage Centre provides emergency housing and care for people living with mental health, substance use and other challenges. There are 28 shelter rooms. Clients are able to stay longer than at most shelters, which gives shelter staff time to help them access appropriate support services based on their individual needs and circumstances. Referrals are accepted from individuals themselves, hospitals, community service providers, health-care practitioners, employment assistance workers and other local shelters.

Princess Rooms

Princess Rooms was RainCity Housing’s first minimal barrier housing program in Vancouver for people facing systemic and individual barriers to adequate housing and health, personal and financial security. Princess Rooms came to life to address the unique safety and support needs of people who struggle with mental health in our community. The program offers a flexible, non-judgemental environment and follows a harm-reduction/health promotion philosophy. For us, the term ‘Risk Reduction’ doesn’t only apply to drug use or safer sex. It can mean safer lives, creating safer spaces for people to live and thrive in.

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 months
• Or 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.