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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.

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

Reports to all unit Supervisors or Managers.

• 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.

• 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

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.