Kitchen Attendant (Auxiliary)

University of British Columbia; Kelowna; Sur place; CAD 21 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of British Columbia Okanagan is hiring a Kitchen Attendant (Auxiliary) to support Food Services. You will be responsible for cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, and maintaining storerooms, with emphasis on sanitary practices and waste management.

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, you may train new attendants and perform other duties as needed. The role requires flexibility to work varied hours and ensure a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent; Food Safe Level 1 certification preferred.
• 1 year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Clean the kitchen and wash dishes.
• Clean storerooms and manage waste in the kitchen.
• Train new Kitchen Attendants as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Connaissances

Dishwashing

Food service

Safety compliance

Formation

Grade 10 or equivalent

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Description du poste

Job Title Kitchen Attendant (Auxiliary) Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile BCGEU OK Hourly - Kitchen Attendant Job Family Group Staff - Union Department UBCO | Management | Food Services

Job End Date October 16, 2026 Posting End Date October 26, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, the Kitchen Attendant is responsible for cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning the storerooms, and waste management in the kitchens.

Organizational Status

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the position interacts with other Food Services Staff. Receives direction and guidance from the First Cook.

Work Performed

• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen
• Washes dishes
• Cleans the storerooms
• Waste management in the kitchen
• Responsible for training new Kitchen Attendants as required
• Other duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Poor kitchen maintenance could result in unsanitary conditions and fines from the Health Board. Improper food care or storage could result in food waste and lost resources and unnecessary costs.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Food Services Manager. Takes day to day direction from the First Cook.

Supervision Given

No supervision given.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• 1-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Performance Competencies & Criteria

• Ability to maintain cafeteria in a safe and sanitary manner
• Ability to lift medium to heavy objects and requires some physical exertion
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with internal and external contacts
• Must be flexible and able to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of work during peak periods; ability to multitask
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 30+ LBS safely
• Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours

Minimum Qualifications

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Equity and Diversity

We value each individual and the unique skills and background they bring to our community. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

Inclusive Opportunities

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].