Third Cook (Auxiliary)

Job summary

Cook food at the assigned location, contribute to daily production, and work on the assigned line or station. Perform food preparation and other duties as required.

Job details

Job Title Third Cook (Auxiliary) Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile BCGEU OK Hourly - Third Cook Job Family Group Staff - Union Department UBCO | Management | Food Services Compensation Range $22.88 - $22.88 CAD Hourly 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 Title: Third Cook Job Description Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Third Cook is responsible for cooking, day to day production, works the assigned line or station and does food preparation work. Organizational Status Reporting to the Sous Chef, the position interacts with other Food Services Staff. Receives direction and guidance from the First Cook. Work Performed Cooking food in assigned location Participates in day to day production Works the assigned line or station Does food preparation work Other duties as required Consequence of Error/Judgement Improper food care or storage could result in food waste and lost resources and unnecessary costs. Supervision Received Reports to the Sous Chef. Takes day to day direction from the First Cook. Supervision Given No supervision given. Preferred Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate One year of 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 weight objects and requires continuous physical activity 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

Cook food at the assigned location, contribute to daily production, and work on the assigned line or station. Perform food preparation and other duties as required.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent, a cooking certificate from a recognized institution, Food Safe Level 1 certification, and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role also requires safe food handling, customer service, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to lift over 30 pounds and stand for more than eight hours.

Listed skills

• Cooking · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cooking
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Prioritization
• Physical Stamina
• Safe Lifting

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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