Casual Cook, Richmond Alderbridge - RainCity Housing

Description

**POSITION TITLE:** **Cook**

**PROGRAM:** **Richmond Alderbridge. All casuals are expected to work at multiple locations**

**UNION:** BCGEU

**SALARY:** **$21.25-$23.46**/hour to start

**TYPE: **Casual Relief****

**Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officers Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.**

**To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of **job ** to: Bob Pearson, Food Services Manager, at **

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in peoples lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCitys programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

**DIVERSITY**

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

**POSITION SUMMARY**

Prepares and serves meals, and provides direction to food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers. Performs cleaning duties, receives supplies, maintains records.

**PROGRAM SUMMARY**

Opening in April 2019, Richmond Modular housing will provide 40 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program will be staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker.

Each unit will contain a private bathroom with toilet, shower and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building will have 24 hour/ 7 day a week staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building will also have custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training Certificate

Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe

Recent, related experience of six months

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

**Key Skills and Abilities**

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Constant standing.

Ability to operate related equipment

Ability to organize and prioritise