Princess Rooms - Cook (Casual Ongoing)

RainCity Housing and Support Society • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. The Princess Rooms program was RainCity Housing’s first minimal barrier housing program in Vancouver for people facing systemic and individual barriers to adequate housing and health, personal and financial security. Princess Rooms came to life to address the unique safety and support needs of people who struggle with mental health in our community. The program offers a flexible, non-judgemental environment and follows a harm-reduction/health promotion philosophy. For us, the term ‘Risk Reduction’ doesn’t only apply to drug use or safer sex. It can mean safer lives, creating safer spaces for people to live and thrive in.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 prioritize.
• A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing.
• Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Nice To Haves

• Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals, including cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving.
• Preparing and serving meals and snacks following established menus and recipes, modifying, and adjusting as required.
• Coordinating planning food preparation and cooking schedules.
• Receiving supplies, performing inventory control duties, storing goods, and updating inventory records.
• Performing cleaning duties including the cleaning of food preparation equipment, utensils, the kitchen, and storage areas.
• Providing directions to food service workers, clients, and volunteers as needed.

Benefits

• 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
• 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24-hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching
• Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• Employer-paid benefits for employees: Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
• Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees