About Smithers Community Services Association For more than 50 years, Smithers Community Services Association (SCSA) has served the Bulkley Valley and surrounding communities. While we are proud of our history, what truly defines us is our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and responding to the evolving needs of our community. SCSA is a dynamic non-profit organization with an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million and a team of more than 60 employees.

Through a diverse range of programs—including supportive housing, homelessness prevention, family support, settlement services, transportation, seniors' services, and community literacy—we work to create positive and lasting change. We value equity, diversity, inclusion, Reconciliation, collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and share our values, we invite you to join our team and help build a stronger, more inclusive community Goodacre Place Supportive Housing JOB TYPE: Regular Full-Time Standard working hours are 6 hours per day and from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday.

SALARY RANGE: $26.00 per hour - $28.00 per hour Goodacre Place Supportive Housing is a 22-unit supportive housing program with a 12-bed emergency shelter that provides both long-term housing and short-term emergency accommodation for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. SCSA has a long history of supporting people experiencing housing instability. Building on our previous shelter operations at Broadway Place, our team is passionate about helping participants and guests find stability, safety, and belonging.

Through our partnership with BC Housing, we provide shelter, housing support, meals, hygiene services, life skills development, case planning, and connections to community resources. Our goal is to help individuals move toward greater independence while feeling respected, supported, and at home.

Goodacre

Place works closely with community partners, healthcare providers, Indigenous organizations, and social service agencies to ensure participants have access to the supports they need to thrive.



The cook is responsible for planning for and preparing a delicious and nutritious hot dinner for 20-30 people. The cook assists with meal service and cleans up their own dishes after the meal service.

The cook works with the Goodacre Place Co-Supervisors to prepare a meal plan and coordinate the food inventory to ensure adherence to the meal plan. The cook contributes expertise, coordination, and assistance, in the production and delivery of quality meal service for SCSA.

Reports To: Co-Supervisors, Goodacre Place Supportive Housing and Shelter Provide occupants at Goodacre Place Supportive Housing with 1 hot dinner meal per day, to be served between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 pm. Store, prepare and serve meals in accordance with recognized Food Safe practices. Ensure that the facilities available are adequate for heating, cooling, cooking, refrigerating and freezing food, for storing refrigerated or frozen foods, monitoring food temperature, and when necessary, controlling ambient temperature to ensure the safety and suitability of food.

Prevent microbial cross contamination by separating raw, unprocessed food physically or by time from read-to-eat foods, with effective intermediate cleaning, and where appropriate, disinfection. Incorporating the Canadian Food Guide Recommendations to Healthy Eating Using fresh ingredients as much as possible with a minimum of pre-packed/pre-prepared foods Adhere to the menu proposed by Smithers Community Services Association unless changes to the menu have been made or approved by SCSA or a certified dietician. Make accommodations for tenants with special dietary needs which may include but is not limited to special food items, consistency of food, sodium and sugar content.

Have appropriate procedures in place to ensure that any necessary cleaning and maintenance is carried out effectively and an appropriate degree of personal hygiene is maintained, including but not limited to fridges, freezers,



counters, cupboards. Previous cooking experience, preferably in an institutional, commercial, or group meal preparation setting. Knowledge of Canada's Food Guide and the principles of healthy, balanced meal preparation.

Knowledge of safe food handling, food storage, preparation, and sanitation practices. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, colleagues, families, and representatives.

Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families or representatives. Ability to follow food safety requirements and safe work practices. Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet meal service deadlines.

Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and a resident-centred approach. PERSONAL QUALITIES The successful candidate demonstrates the following qualities: Prioritizes residents’ needs, dignity, and well-being while supporting the goals of the organization.

Flexible and adaptable: Approaches challenges constructively and seeks practical solutions that support residents, colleagues, and the organization. Understand and adhere to SCSA’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Complete a criminal record check when required by SCSA. Participate actively in performance evaluations and career development, as applicable.

Comprehensive Extended Health

Care, including vision, dental, and counselling services (up to $1,500 coverage). Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Registered Retirement Savings

Plan (RRSP) available after 1 year of service. Personal days and paid vacation entitlement.

The Smithers Community Services

Associations ensures equitable, objective hiring processes based on merit. Committed to diversity within our community and our staff, we welcome all applications, including those from visible minority members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and other individuals not listed here who may contribute to our inclusive practice and the further diversification of ideas. #

📌 Full Time Cook Required - Monday - Friday (Smithers)
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