Cook III- SL Van Oct 2026

**SE Health is looking to hire a Cook III for its Assisted living facility in Downtown Vancouver** **Why join our team?** * **Competitive Total Rewards.** So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension and exclusive staff perks. * **Growth That Meets Your Ambition.** Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions. * **Innovative.** At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging. * **Purpose & Impact .** Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada. * **Manage your life.** At SE, you'll have the flexibility and support to deliver exceptional client care while maintaining your personal well-being, professional development, and career goals. **Scope and Level Definition** Supports the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals while helping ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations. This role also provides direction to food service staff and support day-to-day kitchen activities. **STATUS** (1.0 FTE) Full-time **HOURS** 08:00-18:00 HR **SCHEDULE** Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed **Typical Responsibilities and Duties** * Plan and develop menus and recipes that meet residents’ nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs. * Provide day-to-day direction and support to staff and volunteers, including coordinating work assignments, training, orientation, and performance guidance. * Estimate food and supply requirements, maintain appropriate inventory levels, place orders, receive deliveries, verify invoices, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers. * Prepare and serve meals and snacks, including cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, carving, and checking food for quality and palatability. * Maintain proper food rotation and storage practices to minimize spoilage and waste. * Monitor inventory, kitchen supplies, and expenditures, and provide input into budget requirements. * Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, including food preparation equipment, counters, floors, storage areas, ovens, freezers, and waste disposal. * Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other kitchen equipment using appropriate washing equipment and procedures. * Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance, repair needs, or malfunctions to the manager. * Maintain accurate records, including recipes, resident food preferences, allergies, and special dietary requirements. * Perform other related duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education a