Second Cook

Job summary

Participate in day-to-day retail, residential dining, and/or catering operations in the assigned work area. Perform duties assigned by supervisory personnel in accordance with established operating standards.

Job details

University Food Services (UNFS) is the primary provider of food and beverage services at the University of Victoria, serving students, staff, faculty, and external clients through retail, residential dining, and its catering division, Degrees Catering. UNFS operates a variety of campus venues ranging from small grab-and-go cafés to high-volume food court operations. The Second Cook is responsible for participating in the day-to-day retail, residential and/or catering operations within their designated areas. The Second Cook performs duties as assigned by supervisory personnel within their work unit as per established standards of operation. Experience A minimum 1 year experience in a high-volume culinary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized Knowledge/Education Completion of Grade 12. Valid Food Safe Level l Certification. Skills/Abilities Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, and accurately follow written and verbal instructions. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with a service-oriented attitude, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Computer literate, with proficiency in basic applications. Familiarity with food service operations and customer service principles. Knowledge of provincial food safety and sanitation standards, and ability to maintain high levels of personal hygiene and workplace safety.

What you’ll do

Participate in day-to-day retail, residential dining, and/or catering operations in the assigned work area. Perform duties assigned by supervisory personnel in accordance with established operating standards.

Requirements

Requires at least one year of experience in a high-volume culinary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, completion of Grade 12, and valid Food Safe Level I certification. Candidates must be able to follow instructions, manage competing tasks in a fast-paced setting, work independently and collaboratively, use basic computer applications, and maintain food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• High-Volume Cooking
• Time Management
• Task Prioritization
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Following Instructions
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Computer Literacy
• Food Service Operations
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Personal Hygiene
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail

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