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Casual Senior Cook

@ Victoria Cool Aid Society

Victoria, British Columbia

Temporary3+ years experience
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Victoria Cool Aid Society is hiring a casual senior cook to prepare daily nutritious meals in a modern commercial kitchen across several of its homelessness-support sites. The role pays $27.11 to $31.04 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation and stat time, with varied days and hours set by program needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare daily nutritious meals in a commercial kitchen
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in eating and prep areas
  • Work collaboratively with a dynamic team
  • Work across multiple program locations

Requirements summary:

  • Completed Grade 12
  • Minimum three years related experience
  • Food Safe Level 1 and Level 2
  • Successful criminal record check
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood Safe Level 1, Food Safe Level 2
Background checkscriminal record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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Full company description

Building Homes, Lives and Community Victoria Cool Aid Society: supported housing, community health and dental care, emergency shelter, employment for 12,000 adults per annum who are homeless or in need of help. We create opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty. We make a difference through housing, health care, support and emergency shelters. Founded in 1968, Cool Aid helps over 12,000 people in the Capital Region every year. Search for our posts on social or tag us with the hashtag: #VicCoolAid

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2,143
People associated on LinkedIn
184
Reported office locations
  • 101-749 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, CA
Other recorded names
  • Victoria Cool Aid Society
Specialties
  • Supportive Housing
  • Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
  • Primary Health Care including Dental
  • Pharmacy
  • Employment Services
  • Mental Health and Addictions Support
  • and Downtown Community Centre
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Building Homes, Lives and Community Victoria Cool Aid Society: supported housing, community health and dental care, emergency shelter, employment for 12,000 adults per annum who are homeless or in need of help. We create opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty. We make a difference through housing, health care, support and emergency shelters. Founded in 1968, Cool Aid helps over 12,000 people…

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IndustryNon-profit Organization Management
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersVictoria, BC
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1968
SpecialtiesSupportive HousingEmergency Shelter and Transitional HousingPrimary Health Care including DentalPharmacyEmployment ServicesMental Health and Addictions Supportand Downtown Community Centre
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Detailed Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

The Senior Cook works as part of a collaborative and dynamic team in a new, modern, well-equipped commercial kitchen in order to prepare daily nutritious meals while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in eating and prep areas.

Qualifications

Education

  • Completed Grade 12.

Experience

  • Minimum of Three (3) years’ related experience.
    • Equivalent combination of education training and experience will also be considered.

Requirements

  • Food Safe Level 1 and Level 2.
  • Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check

Job Information

Hourly Wage Rate: $27.11 - $31.04.

  • Plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation and stat time

Work Location: 535 Ellice St - Rock Bay Landing, 1002 Vancouver ST - Mount Edwards Court, 953 Balmoral Rd - The Lily, 584 Burnside Rd - Crosstown.

Shift Time: 06:00 am to 6:0 pm- RBL, 10:00 am to 6:0 pm - Mount Edwards, The Lily and Crosstown.

Days of Work: Varied, per program needs.

Weekly Hours: Vary as per program needs.

Union: BCGEU.

Job Type: Casual.

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