Salary: $23.34/ hour Housekeeping, $25.55/ hour Cooking
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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: Cottonwood Manor
POSITION: Cook & Housekeeper
JOB TYPE: Casual/On-Call
JOB POSTING #: JP-011-2026
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Shifts vary depending on organizational needs, with the following possible schedule:
- Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday Housekeeping:5 hours per day, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Two units plus common area per day)
- Saturday and Sunday Cooking (Lunch and Dinner): 6-hour split shift per day, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- On-Call Coverage (Monday to Friday) Cooking and Recreation: Cooking: 6-hour split shift for lunch and dinner; Recreation: Additional 1 hour, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
DATE POSTED: February 12, 2025
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:$23.34/ hour Housekeeping, $25.55/ hour Cooking
NO: OF POSITIONS: 01
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Cottonwood Manor is a seniors housing facility in Houston offering 6 Assisted Living units and 16 independent rental units. This project is a partnership between SCSA, BC Housing and the Northern Health Authority. Together we provide seniors with affordable housing, social and recreational activities, hospitality and personal care services. Our intention is to enable people who require some assistance to remain living independently.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for preparing delicious and nutritious meals for assisted living residents, serving lunch and dinner, and cleaning up after each meal. The position is also responsible for cleaning assisted living units and common areas on a weekly basis and providing laundry services for residents. It contributes to the overall comfort, cleanliness, and well-being of residents while supporting the smooth operation of the facility.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports To:Senior Site Manager, Cottonwood Manor
- Direct Reports: None
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. COOKING:
- Provide residents at Cottonwood Manor with 2 meals per day,lunchand dinner.Meals areto be served no later than 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM daily unless alternate arrangements have been made.
- Store, prepare and serve mealsin accordance withrecognized Food Safe practices.
- Ensure thefacilitiesavailable are adequate for heating, cooling, cooking,refrigeratingand freezing food.
- For storing refrigerated or frozen foods,monitorfood 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 bydatefrom ready-to-eat foods, with effective intermediate cleaning, and whereappropriate, 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
- Providingappropriate servingssizes
- 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 Smithers Community Services Association or a certified dietician.
- Make accommodations for residents with special dietary needs which may include but is not limited to special food items, consistency of food,sodiumand sugar content. We do not provide therapeutic diets.
- Prepare shopping list for menu items when necessary.
- Purchase menu items when necessary.
- Post lunch and dinner menu on board daily.
- Provideadditionalmeals for guests, asrequested, when given adequate notice.
- Provide extra snacks forspecial eventswhenrequested.
- Haveappropriate proceduresin place to ensure that any necessary cleaning and maintenance is carried out effectively andan appropriate degreeof personal hygiene ismaintained. Including but not limited to fridges, freezers, counters, cupboards.
2. HOSPITALITY & MEAL SERVICE:
- Prepare dining area for meals.
- Serve meals in dining room and/or deliver toresidentsunits.
- Clear dishes andleft-overfood.
- Clean and disinfect all dishes and utensils, and dining and kitchen areas.
- Assistwith recreation activities when necessary.
3. HOUSE KEEPING:
- Cleancommon areas. Thisincludes:vacuuming, washing floor areas, cleaning washrooms, dusting, washing walls, and garbage removal.
- Clean tenant units weekly. Thisincludes:vacuuming, washing floors, spot cleaning walls, baseboards andwindow sills, washroom, checking refrigerator, stove, and counters.
- Change and launder bedding and linens
- Assistwith an annual spring cleaning of thecommon areasand tenant units or when a tenant moves out.
- Inform the Site Manager when cleaning supplies are low.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience cooking family style meals
- Holds or willing to obtain Food Safe II, Level 1 First Aid and WHIMIS certification.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Food Guide Recommendations to Healthy Eating.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possess basic computer skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- 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: February, 2026
