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Cook at Daycare

Vancouver, British Columbia

$25.31/hr
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Pay:

$25.31 an hour

Requirements summary:

  • In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have:
  • High school diploma
  • Some experience cooking complete meals for groups
  • Experience working with/around children

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRE’S (VSOCC)

COOK (Full-time)

If you enjoy being around children, feel comfortable in a kitchen and want consistent part-time work, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

We are searching for a permanent full-time cook to prepare simple pre-set menus for our food program. In addition to food prep, this position will be responsible for general kitchen clean up.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer:

  • Competitive, market-leading wages;
  • Monday to Friday, daytime hours only;
  • No weekend or evening shifts;
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation;
  • Paid statutory holidays and Christmas closure;
  • 100% employer-paid health and welfare benefits;
  • Up to 4% employer-matched RRSP contributions;
  • $250 professional development dollars per year.

Reports to:

  • The Cook reports to the Food Services Manager.

Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis:

  • Prepare meals for groups of 35 to 60 children
  • Wash and sanitize lunch and snack dishes
  • Use knives and other basic home kitchen equipment
  • Follow recipes and uses basic math skills to determine quantities needed
  • Maintain inventory and order food from suppliers
  • Communicate professionally and effectively
  • Work effectively within a team
  • Work independently
  • Keep a tidy, organized and efficient kitchen by washing and sanitizing equipment, supplies, work surfaces and cupboards
  • Enjoy cooking for children in a busy atmosphere

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have:

  • Food Safe Certification 1
  • Clear criminal record check
  • High school diploma
  • Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1)
  • Some experience cooking complete meals for groups

Additional skills and experiences may include:

  • Courses in nutrition, food preparation, and storage
  • Courses in sanitation and hygiene practices
  • Experience working with/around children

Terms of Employment:

  • Salary: $25.31 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits.
  • Permanent full-time position: 7.5 hours/day (37.5 hours/week) from 8am to 4pm, from Monday to Friday
  • Starting: As soon as possible
  • Location: Vancouver

The posting will remain open until filled. Please reference posting #CK-261023 in your email subject line and/or application. Applications are accepted through the Career Portal on ADP.

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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