TAPS Program Cook – Part-Time
Desert Sun Counselling & Resource Centre
9-15 hours per week | $22-$25.00/hour | Oliver & Osoyoos, BC
Are you passionate about cooking nutritious, made from scratch meals and creating meaningful connections with seniors in our community? Desert Sun Counselling & Resource Centre is looking for a compassionate, organized, and community-minded individual to join our TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) team.
This position plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of older adults in our community by providing nutritious meals, fostering meaningful social connection, and maintaining welcoming, inclusive gathering spaces. The successful candidate will be instrumental in creating a warm, respectful, and uplifting experience for seniors participating in our TAPS programming at both our Oliver and Osoyoos locations.
Schedule
- Mondays & Tuesdays – Osoyoos
- Wednesdays & Thursdays – Oliver
- Approx. 9-15 hours per week total
What You’ll Do
- Plan and prepare healthy, home cooked, nutritious meals for seniors
- Grocery shop within program budgets
- Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
- Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
- Responsible for kitchen clean-up and meal-related organization
- Help create a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors attending the program
What We’re Looking For
✔ Food Safe Certification (required)
✔ Experience with meal preparation or cooking in a community/commercial kitchen preferred
✔ Compassionate, patient, and community-minded
✔ Organized and reliable with strong time management skills
✔ Ability to work independently
✔ Understanding of seniors’ nutritional needs is an asset
Why Join Desert Sun?
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of local seniors
- Work with a supportive and caring team
- Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule
- Be part of a trusted non-profit organization that has served the South Okanagan for many years, offering a comprehensive suite of community programs and services designed to meet the evolving needs of local residents.
Wage
$22-25.00/hour
To Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Michelle Bell -[email protected]
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
