Apply now » Date: Jul 28, 2026 Location: Abbotsford, BC, CA Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it.

Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving independence for individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca Employment Status Full Time - Temporary until incumbent return Header 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 Cole Starnes Residence Days and Hours of work Sunday through Thursday Shift times will be 1100 - 1900 Hours Shifts are 7.5 hours 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 Salary $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 is responsible for ensuring availability of food and beverages for guests.

Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in eating and prep areas. This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

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 environment

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 equivalent combination 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 setting

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 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm 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. “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 notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

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📌 Cook (Abbotsford)
🏢 Lookout Housing and Health
📍 Abbotsford