Third Cook - Residence (Auxiliary)

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

Job summary

The University of British Columbia seeks a Third Cook for its Residence Dining services. This part-time role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring sanitation, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should possess a cooking certificate, FoodSafe certification, and customer service skills. Join a dynamic team in a renowned higher education institution dedicated to diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one's own.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals per the menu plan.
• Works under the direction of kitchen leadership, following daily communications.
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution

FoodSafe level 1 certificate

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Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Third Cook - Food Services

Job Title

Third Cook - Residence (Auxiliary)

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

June 29, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

This posting has twenty (20) vacancies.

The hourly wage, inclusive of a 1% wage differential, is $ 22.28 - $23.55 .

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

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

Organizational Status

Reports to all unit Supervisors or Managers.

Work Performed

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.

Assesses 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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