Date :Jun 8, 2026

Location : Salt Spring Island, BC, CA

Company :Lookout Housing and Health Society

- Employment Status
- Casual
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- Location
- Drake Road Supportive Housing
- Days and Hours of work
- 7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays- 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.
- 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 workplace
- 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 July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm
- ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.- c. BCGEU, Shop Steward

📌 Cook (Salt Spring Island)
🏢 Lookout Housing And Health Society
📍 Salt Spring Island