Salary: $25.00 per hour
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Since 1973, Smithers Community Services Association (SCSA) has been a cornerstone of support for the residents of Smithers and the surrounding communities. We are a non-profit organization with a $5 million annual budget and around 70 staff, including casual and seasonal employees, dedicated to delivering impactful programs.
Our Vision:
To create a diverse and inclusive community where every individual is embraced and empowered.
Our Mission:
We are dedicated to cultivating safe and inspiring environments that promote community service and Reconciliation. We strive to enrich the lives of individuals from all walks of life, fostering a brighter future for everyone.
Through an equity lens, we center community voices and support individuals in reaching their full potential.
If you share our values of honesty, integrity, accountability, and professionalism, join us on our journey. This position represents an opportunity to contribute meaningful and enduring impact.
PROGRAM: Goodacre Place Supportive Housing
POSITION: Cook
JOB TYPE: Regular Part-Time
JOB POSTING #: JP-010-2026
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Shifts are typically 6 hours per day and 30 hours per week Monday through Friday from 01:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DATE POSTED: January 27, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filled. *We will conduct rolling interviews and may close this position if suitable candidates are found. Early submissions are recommended.
START DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY RANGE:$25.00 per hour
NO: OF POSITIONS: 01
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Goodacre Place Supportive Housing is a 22 unit supported housing project offering long-term tenancies and short-term emergency stays for people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Goodacre Place Supportive Housing is developed in partnership with BC Housing, the Town of Smithers and Smithers Community Services Association. Together we provide program participants with affordable housing, meals, case planning, social and recreation activities, and other training and workshops. The units are bachelor style and designed for single occupancy, two are wheelchair accessible. To be considered eligible for supportive housing an individual must be experiencing homelessness or be at risk of becoming homeless.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The cook is responsible for planning for and preparing a delicious and nutritious hot dinner for 20-30 people. The cook assists with meal service and cleans up their own dishes after the meal service. The cook works with the Goodacre Place manager to prepare a meal plan and coordinate the food inventory to ensure adherence to the meal plan. The cook contributes expertise, coordination, and assistance, in the production and delivery of quality meal service for SCSA.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports To:Site Manager, Goodacre Place
- Direct Reports: None
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide occupants at Goodacre Place Supportive Housing with 1 hot dinner meal per day, to be served between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 pm. unless alternate arrangements have been made.
- Store, prepare and serve meals in accordance with recognized Food Safe practices.
- Ensure that the facilities available are adequate for heating, cooling, cooking, refrigerating and freezing food, for storing refrigerated or frozen foods, monitoring food temperature, and when necessary, controlling ambient temperature to ensure the safety and suitability of food.
- Prevent microbial cross contamination by separating raw, unprocessed food physically or by time from read-to-eat foods, with effective intermediate cleaning, and where appropriate, disinfection.
- Prepare wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals that will contribute to the health of the recipient by:
- Incorporating the Canadian Food Guide Recommendations to Healthy Eating
- Providing appropriate servings sizes
- Using fresh ingredients as much as possible with a minimum of pre-packed/pre-prepared foods
- Adhere to the menu proposed by Smithers Community Services Association unless changes to the menu have been made or approved by SCSA or a certified dietician.
- Make accommodations for tenants with special dietary needs which may include but is not limited to special food items, consistency of food, sodium and sugar content. We do not provide therapeutic diets.
- Shop for menu items on a weekly basis and adhere to the allotted budget.
- Purchase menu items in advance for relief cooking staff.
- Post dinner menu on board daily.
- Provide additional meals for guests in addition to those required by the tenants, as requested by SCSA when given adequate notice.
- Provide extra snacks for special events when requested.
- Have appropriate procedures in place to ensure that any necessary cleaning and maintenance is carried out effectively and an appropriate degree of personal hygiene is maintained, including but not limited to fridges, freezers, counters, cupboards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience cooking for large groups of people or in an institutional setting
- Holds or willing to obtain Food Safe II and WHIMIS certification.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Food Guide Recommendations to Healthy Eating.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all people
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or their families/representatives
- Ability to comply with safe work practices and food safe handling practices.
- Apply solid personal boundaries and limit setting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
- Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality and sign a pledge of confidentiality.
- Undergo a Criminal Record Check
- Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
The Smithers Community Services Associations ensures equitable, objective hiring processes based on merit. Committed to diversity within our community and our staff, we welcome all applications, including those from visible minority members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and other individuals not listed here who may contribute to our inclusive practice and the further diversification of ideas.
REVISED DATE: January 2026
