Cook/ Meal Server/ Housekeeper- Casual/On-Call

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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: The Meadows

POSITION: Cook/ Meal Server/ Housekeeper

JOB TYPE : Casual/On-Call

JOB POSTING #: JP-030-2026

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: This position is scheduled for seven (7) hours per day. The number of shifts and overall schedule will be determined based on operational requirements and organizational needs.

DATE POSTED: July 7, 2026

• 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/Meal Server , $25.00/ hour – Cooking

NO: OF POSITIONS: 01

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Meadows Assisted Living is an Independent Living BC (ILBC) project and a partnership between Smithers Community Services Association, BC Housing, and the Northern Health Authority, providing seniors with affordable housing, social and recreation activities, hospitality and personal care services. The partnership allows people who require some assistance but not 24-hour care, to remain living independently.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook / Meal Server / Housekeeper is responsible for meal preparation, food service, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility. This position prepares nutritious and appetizing meals for assisted living residents, serves lunch and dinner daily, and ensures proper cleanup after each meal. In addition, the role includes daily cleaning of common areas and weekly cleaning of tenant units, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for residents.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports To: Site Manager, The Meadows
• Direct Reports: None

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. COOKING:

• Provide residents at The Meadows with 2 meals per day, lunch and dinner, to be served no later than 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM daily unless alternate arrangements have been made.
• Store, prepare and serve meals in accordance with recognized Food Safe practices.
• Ensure that the facilities available are adequate for heating, cooling, cooking refrigerating and freezing food, for storing refrigerated or frozen foods, monitoring food 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 by time from read-to-eat foods, with effective intermediate cleaning, and where appropriate, 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
• Providing appropriate servings sizes
• 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, sodium and 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.
• Provide additional meals for guests, as requested, when given adequate notice.
• Provide extra snacks for special events when requested.
• Have appropriate procedures in place to ensure that any necessary cleaning and maintenance is carried out effectively and an appropriate degree of personal hygiene is maintained. Including but not limited to fridges, freezers, counters, cupboards.

1. HOSPITALITY & MEAL SERVICE:

• Prepare dining area for meals.
• Serve meals in dining room and/or deliver to residents’ units.
• Clear dishes and left-over food.
• Clean and disinfect all dishes and utensils, and dining and kitchen areas.
• Assist with recreation activities when necessary.

1. HOUSE KEEPING:

• Clean common areas. This includes vacuuming, washing floor areas, cleaning washrooms, dusting, washing walls, and garbage removal.
• Clean tenant units weekly. This includes: vacuuming, washing floors, spot cleaning walls, baseboards and window sills, washroom, checking refrigerator, stove, and counters.
• Change and launder bedding and linens
• Assist with an annual “spring cleaning” of the common areas and 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 Driver’s 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: July 2026