Kitchen Cook Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Social Work

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Kitchen Cook

Kitchen Cook Competition #34-26

About Our Opportunity

Working within the mission, vision, values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, the Directions Food Program Kitchen Cook supports the delivery of effective and accessible pantry and kitchen programs for Centre youth. This position will consist of working collaboratively with the Food Program Supervisor, kitchen staff and volunteers, and serving a variety of unhoused youth struggling with substance use, including those who are neurodiverse and/or face emotional/social challenges.

The focus of this position is to increase participant capacity to prepare healthy, low-cost meals while reducing isolation levels and increasing social and community connections. The position actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around diversity, inclusion, justice and equity.

We Value You – Benefits:

Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff
* entitlement increases from there
Three paid household leave days a year *
Two paid Wellness Days a year
Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
Five paid days for education leave/year
One paid Moving Day/year
Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)+
Milestone celebrations
On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
Safe and Respectful Work Environment
Opportunities for Growth
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

We Value You – Benefits (cont.):

Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff
* entitlement increases from there
Three paid household leave days a year *
Two paid Wellness Days a year
Paid sick days
Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
Five paid days for education leave/year
One paid Moving Day/year
Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)+
Referral bonus program
Milestone celebrations
On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
Safe and Respectful Work Environment
Opportunities for Growth
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
Employee Assistance Plan
Long-Term Disability Plan
Insurance, Travel insurance, ++
(eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)

Pension:

Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours:

28 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2 pm-10 pm. (Part-Time with 1 hour unpaid meal break)

Salary:

GS 7 Step 1 - $25.07/hour

Location:

Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC

Posting End Date:

Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

Grade 12, plus one-year post-secondary education
Food Safe certificate
Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
Two years of related experience in a commercial or community kitchen.
One year of experience working with youth, preferably in support of youth who use substances, face mental health challenges, and/or are unhoused.
A combination of education and experience may be considered

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
Responsible for kitchen operations, including health and safety, nutritious menu planning, meal preparation, inventory upkeep, kitchen organization, pursuing a zero-waste environment, keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and…