Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Cook Status: Casual

Location: Sequoia at Firth Resident, Abbotsford Rate Range: $24.25-$25.98

Hours: Varies Posting # 25-SAF-015

Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,


girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the


cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting for a Casual Cook for our Sequoia at Firth Residence Program.

Located in Abbotsford,


the Sequoia at Firth Residence Program is a provincial specialized substance use treatment program that


serves women and gender diverse people with severe and high-risk substance use dependency as a


primary concern and who may have co-occurring moderate mental health care needs. The average


length of stay will be 3-months, or longer when clinically indicated. The program is strengths-based,


trauma-informed, culturally safe, and concurrent disorder capable care delivered through evidence-

based therapeutic interventions. The goal of the program is to provide evidence-based treatment,


education, and support, through a multidisciplinary team, to reduce problematic substance use, and


improve overall health and social wellbeing..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for general food preparation and cooking meals. Ensures a high level of quality, cleanliness, and safety in all food preparation in adherence to
Environmental Health and Community Care Facilities Licensing Regulations.
Ensures Food Safe standards are followed at all times. Follow dietitian approved meal plans and modify meals to meet individual dietary requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of grade 12 plus one (1) year related experience. Graduation from a 12-month recognized cooking program. Experience working in a licensed facility would be an asset. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

o Food Safe Level 1.


Standard First Aid with CPR-C, an asset. Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status. Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program. Doctor's Note of fitness required. Satisfactory Criminal Record Review. Valid driver's license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record, an asset. EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those participating in


the organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and welcome applications from all


qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities,


indigenous communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women,


and those with disabilities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is


inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.


Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@efry.com with the subject line


COOK 25-SAF-015.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.