Third Cook - Retail (Auxiliary)

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

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Third Cook - Retail (Auxiliary) to prepare meals and keep a high standard of quality for UBC Food Services in Student Housing and Community Services. This hourly, auxiliary role reports to the supervisor and supports a large-scale kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include cooking various dishes according to menus, maintaining hygiene, and assisting with inventory while ensuring timely service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution.
• FoodSafe Level 1 certification.
• Minimum one year of related experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares main courses, pastries, bakeshop items, desserts, salads, sandwiches and specialty items.
• Performs grill and short-order cooking; takes orders from customers as required.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards per FoodSafe and UBC policies.
• Assists in inventory management and cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
• Relieves other food service workers as needed.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Equity & inclusion

Education

Certificate in cooking

FoodSafe Level 1

Grade 12 Education

Job description

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Third Cook - Food Services Job Title Third Cook - Retail (Auxiliary) Department Retail | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $23.40 - $24.74 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 14, 2026

Job End Date Ongoing

This Job Requisition is for five (5) 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

Cooks and prepares meals in accordance with a menu plan. Organizational Status Reports to Supervisor or Manager.

Work Performed

• 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 as required.
• Recommends food inventory levels; assists in maintaining inventory.
• Cleans kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to shipping out.
• 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.
• 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 1 certificate 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

Grade 12 Education.

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 f^?? 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.

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