The 1.1.2.
11228 131 Street

Surrey, BC V3T0T6, CAN

Pay or shift range: $25.98 CAD to $27.07 CAD

Pay range is shown as an hourly rate. PCRS operates on a fixed wage grid with a step increase typically granted after one year of employment.
Description Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at [email protected] . Personal information will be kept confidential.

Last Date to Apply: October 31, 2026

About PCRS
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services.

We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

About the Program

The 1.1.2. is a transitional housing initiative for young adults ages 18–24 in Surrey, operating a 30‐bed residence with 24‐hour staffing and support. Residents live in a substance‐free environment and receive individualized, one‐to‐one support focused on building life skills, setting goals, and participating in structured group activities that promote stability and independence.

As youth prepare to transition, The 1.1.2. provides housing search and transition planning, moving assistance, landlord advocacy and mediation, and coordination with social workers and other systems partners to support successful moves into secure, stable,



and affordable independent housing.
Hours & Conditions of Work
Auxiliary (casual)
This position requires a flexible work schedule to meet the operational requirements
Position Summary
Wage Grid 7
The Cook will work alongside and under the direction of the lead Cook to assist with the planning, preparing and delivery of nutritional meals seven days a week. The position could also be responsible for purchasing groceries, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the kitchen and workspace meets health authority cleanliness and safety standards.
Recognition that the youth are diverse, incorporating diverse cultural foods while maintaining nutritional standards is essential.
Responsibilities

Provides healthy, nutritious meals for residents

Maintains kitchen documentation and records for reporting, maintaining health authority safety standards including sanitation and food temperatures
Facilitates food sustainability and knowledge within the program; actively participates and assists in coordinating food recovery activities with partners and community services
Ensures good safety practices using a preventative approach; training includes kitchen health and safety skills, knife safety, kitchen communication, cleaning procedures, equipment safety, professional food safety and basic cooking methods




Liaises with on-site partners to coordinate kitchen access to external and internal groups
Orients volunteers, partners and staff to health and safety procedures in the kitchen
Provides food support and consultation for special events
Maintains responsibility for regular kitchen and equipment cleaning
Handles emergency situations safely and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff and participate in team efforts
Participates in professional development and training
Participates on committees, working groups, and associations as required
Develops community networks relevant to managed services
Provides strengths‐based feedback to residents to encourage learning and growth while maintain kitchen safety
Works closely with leadership and JOSH committee or representatives to ensure kitchen and food safety
Academic work in nutrition, health sciences and social services is considered.
Menu planning, incorporating diverse and local cultural foods.
Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency protocols and ethics.
Effective team collaboration skills.
Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities.

Qualifications Experience Required 2 years: Experience working as a cook in a licensed residential facility

Preferred Experience coordinating a commercial kitchen.
Experience training culinary skills to groups and individuals.

Experience creating and working with youth within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants.

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