Second Cook - UBC, Vancouver

The Opportunity

UBC Food Services is actively seeking ten dedicated Second Cooks to join the Residence Dining team at the UBC Vancouver Campus. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within UBC, contributing to high-volume food services in a dynamic university environment. As part of the CUPE 116 union, these ongoing UBC jobs offer a chance to be part of a diverse workforce committed to excellence in learning and innovation. If you're looking for hospitality jobs UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, this role provides a stable and engaging career path.

Positions in this classification involve cooking and preparing meals according to menu plans, taking responsibility for an assigned area of meal preparation within a busy commercial kitchen.

Day-to-Day

As a Second Cook, you will be integral to the daily culinary operations of Residence Dining, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality food services to students and staff. Your responsibilities will span various aspects of food production within the kitchen unit, working under general supervision while also demonstrating independence when required.

• Cooks and or prepares main courses, pastry items, desserts, salads, sandwich plates and specialty items on a large scale and as per unit requirements for established menu plans.
• Supports direction given by Commissary Chef and or First Cook in daily communications.
• Assumes responsibility for a specific area of food production as required by the unit, delegating tasks to assistant cooks as required.
• Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to shipping out.
• Greets, interacts and serves guests adhering to UBC Food Services customer service standards.
• Maintains a fundamental working knowledge of allergens, ingredients and substitutions to address allergy concerns.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety, ensuring work is performed in compliance with Foodsafe, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines. Maintains adherence to the UBC Food Services dress code.
• Recommends food inventory levels and assists with maintaining inventory.
• Cleans kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Relieves responsibilities of other food service workers as operationally required.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

This role operates under general supervision, with the expectation of independent work as required. You may also delegate tasks to assistant cooks. Decisions primarily relate to the sequence of food preparation; errors could result in minor delays in service.

Qualifications

To thrive in this Second Cook role at UBC, candidates should possess a foundational understanding of culinary practices and a commitment to inclusive workplace values. The following qualifications are required:

• 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

While the minimum requirements focus on workplace values, candidates with the following preferred qualifications will be highly regarded:

• Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
• 2 years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation and Perks

UBC offers a competitive hourly wage for this unionized Second Cook position, reflecting the valuable contribution to our food services. The compensation range for this role is $26.26 - $27.62 CAD Hourly. This ongoing position provides stability and the benefits associated with a CUPE 116 union staff role at UBC.