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Category : Full time

Industry : Educational Services

Employer : University of British Columbia

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