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Cook - Term Contract

Prepare nutritious and appealing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and participants to ensure a positive and respectful dining experience.

  • On-site
  • Chilliwack, BC
  • Posted Jul 31, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Cook Chilliwack, BC | Full-time, 3-month term contract $25.24 per hour Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking compassionate and skilled Cooks to join our Food Services team. Our Food Services team plays a vital role in supporting the people we serve by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals with care and dignity. This position supports operations across two kitchens: one serving shelter guests and community partners, and another supporting participants in supportive housing, recovery programs, and older adult shelter services. If you enjoy cooking, working as part of a team, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we would love to hear from you. What You'll Do • Prepare nutritious and appealing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services • Follow established menus while accommodating dietary needs and available inventory • Ensure food is stored, labelled, and rotated safely using FoodSafe standards • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and food preparation areas • Support kitchen safety practices and documentation requirements • Work collaboratively with kitchen staff, volunteers, and program participants • Help create a positive and respectful dining experience for those we serve What You'll Bring • Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen environment • FoodSafe Level 1 certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire) • Strong cooking and meal preparation skills • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Excellent teamwork and communication skills • Compassionate and respectful approach toward vulnerable populations Compensation & Benefits • $25.24 per hour Why Join Us? At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, every meal served is an opportunity to demonstrate dignity, care, and hope. Join a team that is committed to serving our community while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. View the full Job Description HERE!

What you’ll do

Prepare nutritious and appealing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and participants to ensure a positive and respectful dining experience.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen environment. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain FoodSafe Level 1 certification.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits • RRSP matching program • Training and development opportunities

Listed skills

  • TeamworkPreferred
  • Food safetyPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred
  • Inventory managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Meal preparation
  • Food safety
  • Sanitation
  • Commercial kitchen operations
  • Inventory management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • FoodSafe standards
  • Meal Planning And Preparation
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Compassion
  • Cleanliness
  • Cooking
  • Training And Development
  • Food Services
  • Food Preparation
  • Operations
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Supportive Housing

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Social Services
  • Hospitality
  • Cook
  • Cooks
  • Cooks, Restaurant

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week