3rd Cook - Gallery Patio & Lounge

Colonial Group; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a 3rd Cook for the Gallery Patio & Lounge. This full-time, in-person role supports the Sous Chef and Chef de partie, handling prep and basic cooking tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow established recipes, assist with mise en place, and help maintain cleanliness and food safety. Ideal candidates have culinary training, food safety certification, and teamwork in a busy restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma, apprenticeship or equivalent restaurant/cooking experience.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification or higher required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kgs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes following established recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Review prep lists and assist with prep per BEO.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely; handle knives of various sizes.
• Collaborate with cooks to ensure smooth service during peak times.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary diploma, apprenticeship or equivalent

Food Safe Level 1 certification or higher

Job description

Position title: 3rd Cook
Department: Gallery Patio & Lounge
Reports to: Sous Chef/Chef de partie
Employee status: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: Varies based on business needs

Compensation: $19.25 per hour

This position is included under the MoveUP 378 Bargaining Unit. This position is in-person.

About the AMS

The Alma Mater Society (AMS), established as a formal constitution of UBC's student organization in 1915, is UBC's official student union and is the largest student union in Canada. Operating as an independent organization of UBC, the AMS advocates students' interests and provides opportunities for their growth and advancement. The AMS represents over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students and its priorities are determined by these members. In addition to offering services to students, the AMS is an advocate of students' issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University administration and the provincial and federal governments. The AMS Nest is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people.

Every student at UBC is part of the AMS and the AMS is the manifestation of a shared student experience. From providing advocacy, to student services that support health and education, to reducing student debt, the AMS fights for student interest to the University and all levels of government so that all students can succeed in life and take ownership over their time at the University of British Columbia. The AMS is student-led, student-focused, and always student-first.

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization, and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Position Purpose

3rd Cook job description typically entailspreparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to established recipes, under the supervision of senior cooks, focusing on basic tasks like chopping ingredients, portioning, and cooking specific menu items while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a designated kitchen station. This is a great entry level position for recent culinary school graduates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews prep lists, and BEO to completes the preparation.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of shelf life by checking fridges, labels, dates and rotating product.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning hoods, equipment’s etc. and removing trash
• Wash dishes, glassware and other kitchen equipment as needed
• Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques
• Operates kitchen equipment (i.e., burners, fryers, Grill, etc.); handles knives of different sizes
• Food preparation like Chopping vegetables, prepping proteins, measuring ingredients, and portioning food according to recipe specifications.
• Cooking various dishes like Burger, pastas, salads or other specialties assigned to their station.
• Collaborating with other cooks to ensure smooth service, especially during peak times.
• Familiarity … etc.
• … etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• Culinary diploma, apprenticeship or equivalent restaurant/cooking experience is an asset
• Minimum Food Safe level 1 certification or higher is required
• Taking direction and work well in a team is required
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multitasking environment with little supervision
• Ability to lift up to 25 kgs, Bend, Turn, kneel etc. required