Princess Rooms - Cook (Casual)

RainCity Housing; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 37 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RainCity Housing in Vancouver seeks a Cook for the Princess Rooms program. You will prepare and serve meals and snacks, follow established menus, and adjust recipes as needed.

Inventory control, storage, cleaning, and coordination with staff, clients, and volunteers are part of the role. You will supervise and coordinate food service staff, clients, and volunteers as needed, maintain accurate records, and comply with BCGEU guidelines and program standards for Princess Rooms.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 and a Professional Cook Training Certificate.
• First Aid and Food Safe certificates required.
• Recent related experience of six months.
• Equivalent education/training acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks following established menus.
• Inventory control, storage, and updating records.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Provide directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers as needed.
• Coordinate planning of food preparation and cooking schedules.

Connaissances

Communication

Written communication

Physical endurance

Equipment operation

Organize and prioritize

Formation

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training Certificate

First Aid

Food Safe

Six months related experience

Description du poste

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 #

cas2026.409

Closing Date

Midnight, November 19, 2026

Job

Cook

Program

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

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.

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