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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services.

For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

20 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station/Waterfront Canada Line

Days and Hours of work
7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays
Shifts are 7.5hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks' notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

$27.17 - 28.97 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Cook reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout's Code of Ethics. The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves daily meals and isresponsible for ensuring availability of food and beverages for guests.

Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in eatingand prep areas.

This role requires the ability to maintain a clean-shaven area where a respirator seal contacts the face and to successfully complete annual fit testing for a half-mask respirator, in alignment with Work SafeBC and organizational safety requirements.

Job Duties

Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals, snacks and beverages

Ensure availability of food for guests after hours

Maintain high standard of cleanliness throughout kitchen, dining, storage areas and equipment

Work with and oversee kitchen volunteers

Follow set menu and itemize supplies required

Will organize and complete required work in a safe, clean and friendly setting

Some shopping may occur





Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.

Qualifications & Competence

Minimum Grade 12 education and Cooking Diploma plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalentcombination of education, training, and experience

Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Certificate from the Department of Health

Experience with institutions or large organizations including experience with cost analysis and effectiveness

Experience in menu planning and developing order supply lists

Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

Ability to work independently or in a team setting and to manage and organize daily workload

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries

Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

Quick learner and self-motivated

Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks

Must be able to operate job related equipment

A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm

All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9. Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

1. BCGEU, Shop Steward

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

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🏢 Lookout Housing And Health Society
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