Starting wage: $22.91/hour

Shift premium: $1/hr if the majority of the shift is after 4pm

35-hour workweek - set schedule of 5 days on, 2 consecutive days off.

Please note that during the holiday season, responses to applications may be delayed.

UBCO Food Services nourishes more than 12,000 students, staff and faculty on the UBC Okanagan Campus. We shape the daily experience of thousands of customers through the high-quality, healthy food we serve and every whole-hearted interaction we make. UBCO Food Services’ portfolio consists of 11 campus locations - a mix of franchises and in-house brands - with our newest dining hall opening in September 2021!

We are currently hiring a strong leader to join our team as a sessional First Cook – Team Lead. In partnership with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, they oversee the day-to-day back-of-house operations, supervise and train staff, work an assigned line or station when required, handle administrative duties, and are an integral part of driving our fun, high-energy, professional team. Our First Cooks create a positive learning environment by providing coaching and feedback to employees to ensure operational excellence and improve overall location performance.

Please note that this position is ongoing full-time, sessional position (recurring yearly salaried contract). The anticipated first contract date begins immediately and is anticipated to end on April 30, 2023 with the possibility for extension.

Year-round positions do become available.

Why Work for UBC?

We pride ourselves in having a dynamic workplace culture, great pay & benefits and opportunities for career growth. Here are just some of the reasons UBC is one of BC’s top employers:

• Employer-paid health + dental benefits, and pension
• 50% discount on bus/transit passes
• Paid vacation (1.67 days accumulated each month) + paid sick time off
• Paid time off at Christmas
• Free employee meals
• Employee assistance program
• UBC tuition waiver (for you or a dependant)
• Professional development funds
• Community corporate discounts
• Yearly UBC events such as Opera under the Stars, Art on the Line, Welcome Back Staff BBQ, department Christmas events, sports week, and much more!
• Diverse portfolio offering opportunities in many different food services environments

Who are you?

• You are a strong leader who uses empowerment, trust, and other strategies as appropriate to develop and motivate team members
• You can facilitate communication between team members to ensure the success of your team
• You are energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about food and dining experiences
• You care about great nutritious ingredients, transparency, and sustainability
• You are excited about working in a fun university setting and building relationships through exceptional customer service with students, faculty, and staff
• You have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• You have a Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution, and a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• You have completed your Red Seal certification, or are close to completing it
• You have three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties:

• Participates in and oversees day-to-day production.
• Responsible for baking requirements for production.
• Works the assigned line or station when required.
• Assumes the responsibility of leading a kitchen team in a designated area.
• Supervises Second Cooks, Third Cooks and Kitchen Attendants.
• Provides training and direction to the kitchen in absence of a Sous Chef.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent, a certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution, Food Safe Level 1 Certificate and the completion of a Red Seal certification is required (or currently in the process of completing or looking to complete in the future). Three years related experience, including supervision of other staff or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.91 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

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