Posted 10 days ago
Cook III- SL Van Oct 2026
@ SE Health
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
SE Health is hiring a Cook III for its assisted living facility in Downtown Vancouver. The full-time role (1.0 FTE, 08:00-18:00) involves planning menus, directing kitchen staff and volunteers, managing inventory and supplies, and preparing meals that meet residents' dietary needs. The posting states a $28.81 hourly hiring rate and a unionized position.
Pay:
$28.81 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Plan menus and recipes meeting residents' nutritional and therapeutic needs
- Direct and train kitchen staff and volunteers
- Manage food and supply inventory, ordering and deliveries
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks
- Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen
Requirements summary:
- 12-month cooking program plus two years of recent related experience
- Food Safe certification required
- First Aid certification is an asset
- Ability to supervise and direct staff
- Strong verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 50 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe, First Aid |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Cooking |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Paid training |
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SE Health
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For over 115+ years, we’ve been improving lives and communities across Canada, while leading the future of health.
Full company description
We are an enterprising not-for-profit health care provider and innovator with 118 years of impact in Canada. Every day our team of 8,500+ employees delivers more than 25,000 health care interactions across the country, improving lives and communities while reshaping health systems from the inside out. But we’re more than a care provider, we are a catalyst for the future of health. As one of Canada’s largest social enterprises, we share our knowledge and scale our impact by investing in purposeful innovation, igniting bold collaborations, and championing better health access and inclusivity. SE Health is proud to be recognized as a leader in people, culture, and care, including being named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, earning Great Place to Work® certification, and receiving both Age-Friendly Employer and PAIR certifications. Discover more or explore career opportunities at sehc.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 52,919
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,804
- Reported office locations
- 90 Allstate Parkway, Suite 300, Markham, Ontario L3R 6H3, CA
- Other recorded names
- SE Health
- Specialties
- Nursing
- Personal Support
- Physiotherapy
- Philanthropy (Saint Elizabeth Foundation)
- Research
- Speech language pathology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietetics
- Social Innovation
- Home health care
- Caregiver support
- Senior Home Care
- and In-Home Patient Care
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We are an enterprising not-for-profit health care provider and innovator with 118 years of impact in Canada. Every day our team of 8,500+ employees delivers more than 25,000 health care interactions across the country, improving lives and communities while reshaping health systems from the inside out. But we’re more than a care provider, we are a catalyst for the future of health. As one of Canada’s largest social…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1908 |
| Specialties | NursingPersonal SupportPhysiotherapyPhilanthropy (Saint Elizabeth Foundation)ResearchSpeech language pathologySocial WorkOccupational TherapyDieteticsSocial Innovation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 335 |
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SE Health is looking to hire a Cook III for its Assisted living facility in Downtown Vancouver
Why join our team?
- Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension and exclusive staff perks.
- Growth That Meets Your Ambition. 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. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
- Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
- Purpose & Impact . Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
- Manage your life. At SE, you'll have the flexibility and support to deliver exceptional client care while maintaining your personal well-being, professional development, and career goals.
Scope and Level Definition
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.
STATUS (1.0 FTE) Full-time
HOURS 08:00-18:00 HR
SCHEDULE
Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed
Typical Responsibilities and Duties
- 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- 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.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to supervise and provide direction to staff.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About SE Health
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. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.
Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
DEIA: At SE Health, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute and succeed.
AI and compensation details: We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team.
This role is a replacement position. The hiring pay rate is $28.81 per hour.
Please note: This position is unionized. Successful candidates will be required to pay union dues in accordance with the collective agreement.
Date Posted: October 27, 2026
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