Job Description

Closing Friday July 31 2025

Cedar Strong Prevention and Intervention Society

This position is open to all applicants

This position requires union membership

Who We Are:

Cedar Strong was established in 1994. At that time, the intent of the Agency was to offer a haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Our Transition House opened in a permanent location in 1995 and was officially named the Jean Scott Transition House. Jean Scott was a trailblazer for women's equality and was instrumental in the creation of our Transition House. The Transition House is the cornerstone of the agency.

Over the years, we have grown into

4 broad streams of services

:

Domestic Violence

Substance Use

Youth and Family

Homelessness

Our

Vision Statement

says it all:

Cedar Strong envisions a community that is free from trauma and systemic societal challenges a community that has vibrant individuals and families who are resilient and have a sense of belonging, acceptance and connectedness to self, family, the community and society.

As a result of the growth and development of the agency, Cedar Strong is the largest non-profit in the Fraser-East.

The Job:

The position is to provide casual availability to support the cook and to step in when necessary to provide nutritious meals and snacks to our clients in our 2 Shelters.

Job Requirements:

A proven ability to work comfortably among individuals who are impacted by a variety of complex social issues

An understanding of Trauma Informed practices when it comes to working with individuals who have complex trauma and multiple challenges

Ability to prepare cook food for larger numbers, balancing quantity with quality

The ability to work within a budget, contribute collaboratively to build a weekly menu that balances budgetary limits with good, nutrition, tasty food and the needs of our clients

As needed, experienced in ordering the required food for the required period of time using the most cost-effective measures available

Establishing a weekly menu based on Canada Food Guide nutritional standards

Remains current on the changing demographics of the clients in all Shelters

Maintain a clean work environment and adhere to all Food Safe and Fraser Health requirements

Liaise with local food suppliers, promoting Cedar Strong to the food community so as to maximize food donation opportunities

Candidate Requirements

:

Experience in culinary cooking, ideally in a large production kitchen

Food Safe certification (or equivalent) is required

Able and willing to work a flexible schedule and react to a last-minute scheduling needs

Good organization and time management skills

Confident ability to respond ethically and respectfully to people and communities from all socio-economic, ethnic, religious, sexual-orientation, age, physical and/or mental background

Proven ability to work independently

Must be able to successfully obtain a criminal record

Must possess a Class 5 Drivers License

Job Type: temporary

Pay: $25.55-$29.26 per hour

Food Handler Certification (preferred) Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Shift availability:

Friday - Monday 7am-3pm (flexible as needed) Casual on call as needed
Work Location: In person - House of Hope

Resumes should be emailed to

hr@cedarstrong.org

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.55-$29.26 per hour

Schedule:

On call
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hope, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

cooking: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Location:

Hope, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31