Kitchen Attendant (Auxiliary)

Job summary

Clean the kitchen and storerooms, wash dishes, and manage kitchen waste while maintaining safe and sanitary conditions. Train new Kitchen Attendants as required and perform other related duties.

Job details

Job Title Kitchen Attendant (Auxiliary) Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile BCGEU OK Hourly - Kitchen Attendant Job Family Group Staff - Union Department UBCO | Management | Food Services Job End Date October 16, 2026 Posting End Date October 26, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. 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 Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, the Kitchen Attendant is responsible for cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning the storerooms, and waste management in the kitchens. Organizational Status Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the position interacts with other Food Services Staff. Receives direction and guidance from the First Cook. Work Performed 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 Consequence of Error/Judgement Poor kitchen maintenance could result in unsanitary conditions and fines from the Health Board. Improper food care or storage could result in food waste and lost resources and unnecessary costs. Supervision Received Reports to the Food Services Manager. Takes day to day direction from the First Cook. Supervision Given No supervision given. Preferred Qualifications Grade 10 or equivalent and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate 1-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Performance Competencies & Criteria 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 Minimum Qualifications 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

What you’ll do

Clean the kitchen and storerooms, wash dishes, and manage kitchen waste while maintaining safe and sanitary conditions. Train new Kitchen Attendants as required and perform other related duties.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include Grade 10 or equivalent, a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate, and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires safe lifting of 30 pounds or more, standing for over eight hours, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Training · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Kitchen Cleaning
• Dishwashing
• Storeroom Cleaning
• Waste Management
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Customer Service
• Physical Stamina
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Training

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support

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