Cook III- SL Van Oct 2026
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The hiring pay rate is $28.81 per hour. · Full-time
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- The hiring pay rate is $28.81 per hour.
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Original job description
SE Health is looking to hire a Cook III for its Assisted living facility in Downtown Vancouver
Why join our team?
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
Education and Experience
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 careers@sehc.com .
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
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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 careers@sehc.com .
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan menus and prepare nutritious meals and snacks that meet residents’ nutritional, therapeutic, and dietary needs while maintaining food quality and safe storage practices. Coordinate and guide kitchen staff, manage supplies and inventory, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, monitor equipment, and keep accurate dietary and operational records.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a recognized 12-month cooking program and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Food Safe certification is required; First Aid certification is an asset, along with communication, organization, teamwork, supervision, and physical ability to perform the duties.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Meal Preparation
- Therapeutic Diets
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Ordering and Receiving Supplies
- Food Quality Control
- Food Storage and Rotation
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Equipment Operation
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Recordkeeping
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Pension
- Staff Perks
- Education Bursaries
- Tuition Support
- Ongoing Training
- Mentorship
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Cooking
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Meal Preparation
- Therapeutic Diets
- Food Safe Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Food Safety
- Food Quality
- Food Storage
- Food Rotation
- Inventory Management
- Supply Ordering
- Invoice Verification
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Kitchen Equipment
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Resident Food Preferences
- Allergy Records
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Assisted Living
- Senior Health
- Food Service