Third Cook - Residence

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vancouver is seeking a Third Cook in Food Services. The role involves preparing and serving meals following established menu plans, maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation, and demonstrating a commitment to equity and diversity. Candidates should have a cooking certificate and relevant experience. This position offers competitive hourly compensation and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals according to a menu plan.
• Completes tasks under the direction of kitchen leadership.
• Maintains proper standards of sanitation and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

Certificate in cooking from a recognized institution

FoodSafe level 1 certificate

Job description

Overview

Staff - Union CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Third Cook - Food Services, Third Cook - Residence. Department: Residence Dining Back-of-House | Culinary | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services. Compensation Range: $22.06 - $23.32 CAD Hourly. Posting End Date: September 29, 2025. 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 Description Summary

Prepares, cooks and serves meals in accordance with a menu plan.

Organizational Status

Reports to all unit Supervisors or Managers.

Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of kitchen leadership, completes tasks as directed.
• Follows direction provided in daily communications.
• Cooks and or prepares main courses, pastry items, bakeshop items, desserts, salads, sandwich plates and specialty items on a large scale and as per unit requirements.
• Performs grill cooking and short order cooking; takes food orders from customers and serves as required. Greets, interacts and serves guests in accordance with UBC Food Services customer service standards.
• Maintains a fundamental working knowledge of allergens, ingredients and substitutions to address allergy concerns.
• Recommends food inventory levels; assists in maintaining inventory.
• Cleans kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Asessses and ensures quality of finished product prior to service.
• Performs the duties of other food service workers on a relief basis as operationally required.
• Maintains proper standards of sanitation and safety in accordance with FoodSafe, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines. Maintains adherence to the UBC Food Services dress code.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
• Consequence of Error/Judgement: Makes minor decisions related to the readiness of foods being prepared; errors may negatively impact customer experience.
• Supervision Received: Works under general supervision and independently as required.
• Supervision Given: None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution, FoodSafe level 1certificate and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.