Kitchen Attendant - UBC, Kelowna

The opportunity

Explore UBC jobs and build your career in administration and food services at the UBC Okanagan Campus in Kelowna. UBC is committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce, fostering employment equity, and creating inclusion and fairness within the workplace.

Who we're looking for

Candidates must meet the following preferred and minimum qualifications to be considered for these UBC careers:

• Grade 10 or equivalent and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• 1-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to maintain cafeteria in a safe and sanitary manner
• Ability to lift medium to heavy objects and requires some physical exertion
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with internal and external contacts
• Must be flexible and able to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of work during peak periods; ability to multitask
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to lift 30+ LBS safely
• Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours
• 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

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Attendant performs essential daily tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations across the campus facilities:

• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen
• Washes dishes
• Cleans the storerooms
• Waste management in the kitchen
• Responsible for training new Kitchen Attendants as required
• Other duties as required

Who you'll work with

This position operates within the UBCO Management and Food Services department, maintaining close professional relationships across the team:

• Reports directly to the Food Services Manager
• Receives day-to-day direction and guidance from the First Cook
• Interacts regularly with other Food Services staff