SE Health is looking to hire a Cook III for its Assisted living facility in Downtown Vancouver Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension and exclusive staff perks. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care.
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At SE, you'll have the flexibility and support to deliver exceptional client care while maintaining your personal well-being, career development, and career goals. Supports the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals while helping ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations. This role also provides direction to food service staff and support day-to-day kitchen activities. 1.0 FTE) Full-time Plan and develop menus and recipes that meet residents' nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs.
Provide day-to-day direction and support to staff and volunteers, including coordinating work assignments, training, orientation, and performance guidance. Estimate food and supply requirements, maintain appropriate inventory levels, place orders, receive deliveries, verify invoices, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers. Prepare and serve meals and snacks, including cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, carving, and checking food for quality and palatability.
Maintain proper food rotation and storage practices to minimize spoilage and waste. Monitor inventory, kitchen supplies, and expenditures, and provide input into budget requirements. Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, including food preparation equipment, counters, floors, storage areas, ovens, freezers, and waste disposal.
Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other kitchen equipment using appropriate washing equipment and procedures. Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance, repair needs, or malfunctions to the manager. Maintain accurate records, including recipes, resident food preferences, allergies, and special dietary requirements.
Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, plus two years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Food Safe certification; First Aid certification is an asset. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential.
If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at
[email protected] . This role is a replacement position. The hiring pay rate is $28.81 per hour.
📌 Cook III- SL Van Oct 2026 (Vancouver)
🏢 SE Health
📍 Vancouver