Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Title Second Cook (Sessional) Department UBCO | Back of House | Food Services Posting End Date December 14, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing 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 Sous Chef, the Second Cook is responsible for day to day production, works the assigned line or station, does food preparation work, assumes a leadership role at a specific station and provides training as required to Second and Third Cooks. 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 - Participates in day to day production. - Works the assigned line or station. - Does food preparation work. - Assumes a leadership role at specific station. - Provides training to Second and Third Cooks. - Other duties as required. Consequence of Error/Judgement Improper food care or storage could result in food waste and lost resources and unnecessary costs. Ineffective leadership and poor customer service could negatively impact the reputation of UBCO Food Services. Supervision Received Reports to the Sous Chef. Takes day to day direction from the First Cook. Supervision Given No supervision given. Provides training to Second and Third Cooks when required. Minimum Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent and certificate in cooking from a recognized institution and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate. Two years related experience, including cooking in a food services environment with a variety of cuisines and specialty items or an equivalent combination of education and experience Expectations for all UBC employees: - 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 We value each individual and the unique skills and background they bring to our community. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
