Third Cook - Residence (Sessional)

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Third Cook - Residence (Sessional) in the Residence Dining unit. You will prepare, cook and serve meals in accordance with a menu plan under kitchen leadership.

This hourly CUPE 116 position requires a cooking certificate, FoodSafe Level 1 and at least one year of related experience, plus a commitment to food safety, sanitation and guest service.

Qualifications

• Certificate in cooking from a recognized institution
• FoodSafe Level 1 certificate
• Minimum one year of related experience
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves meals in accordance with a menu plan.
• Greets, interacts and serves guests following customer service standards.
• Maintains sanitation and safety in accordance with FoodSafe and UBC policies.
• Assists in inventory and ensures quality of finished products.
• Cooks main courses, pastry items, bakeshop items, desserts, salads and sandwiches.
• Performs related duties as required in the kitchen.

Job description

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Third Cook - Food Services Job Title Third Cook - Residence (Sessional) Department Residence Dining Back-of-House | Culinary | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $23.40 - $24.74 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 29, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing This Job Requisition is for ten (10) vacancies.

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.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. 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.

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