Cook (Casual)

Cook Casual # 2026-001

Location: Riverside Place Vanderhoof, BC

Hours of Work

1 Casual Position: Casual/ as needed; shifts Sunday to Saturdays from 10:00am to 6pm

Posting Date: Sept 23, 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Salary: $27.11 – $31.04/hour as per CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (JJEP Grid Level 9)

(Wage Rate to increase by at least 6% as new Collective Agreement has been ratified, awaiting release of new wage rate information within the next couple of months)

Job Summary

Working as a second Cook in Seniors Care Facility duties include preparing meals, following menu plans, and ensuring the operation of the dining and cooking facilities run smoothly while on shift. Prepares, cooks, and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions. Adjusts menus for special diets and solves issues related to shortage of food and supplies. Able to work independently in the kitchen to prepare lunch and dinner for the seniors. Performs work within safe food handling requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Completion of grade 10 plus graduation from a cooking program
• One (1) year related experience or a combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Valid Level 1 Food Safe Certificate
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Required:

• Criminal Record Check clearance
• This position requires union membership**.**
• Must meet immunization requirements in accordance with Ministry of Health and employer policies, and when directed by a medical health officer

Our Commitment to You:

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.

• Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities
• Connexus is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Pay: $27.11-$31.04 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian citizen permanent resident or valid work permit? Please specify

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• FoodSafe Certification (required)

Location:

• Vanderhoof, BC (required)

Work Location: In person