Third Cook - Retail (Auxiliary)

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Third Cook - Food Services Job Title Third Cook - Retail (Auxiliary) Department Retail | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $23.40 - $24.74 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 14, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing This Job Requisition is for five (5) vacancies. 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 Cooks and prepares meals in accordance with a menu plan. Organizational Status Reports to Supervisor or Manager. Work Performed 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 as required. Recommends food inventory levels; assists in maintaining inventory. Cleans kitchen and kitchen equipment. Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to shipping out. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution, FoodSafe level 1 certificate 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 Preferred Qualifications Grade 12 Education.

Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including main courses, pastries, and specialty items on a large scale. Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards while managing food inventory and quality control.

Requires a cooking certificate from a recognized institution, FoodSafe Level 1 certification, and at least one year of related experience. A high school diploma is preferred.

• Quality assurancePreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Large scale cooking
• Grill cooking
• Short order cooking
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Sanitation standards
• Pastry preparation
• Bakeshop items
• Dessert preparation
• Salad preparation
• Sandwich preparation
• Quality assurance

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Education
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level