Staff

- Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly
- Second Cook-Food Services Job Title Second Cook
- Retail (Sessional) Department Retail | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $26.26
- $27.62 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date September 22, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing
This job requisition is for two (2) vacancies. These are sessional positions that work between September to May with recall rights to the position each year.

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 Positions in this classification cook and prepare meals in accordance with a menu plan and assume responsibility for an assigned area of meal preparation in a high volume commercial kitchen.

Organizational Status Reports to Chef or unit manager

Work Performed Cooks and or prepares main courses, pastry items, desserts, salads, sandwich plates and specialty items on a large scale and as per unit requirements for established menu plans. Supports direction given by Commissary Chef and or First Cook in daily communications.
Assumes responsibility for a specific area of food production as required by the unit, delegating tasks to assistant cooks as required. Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to shipping out. Greets, interacts and serves guests adhering to UBC Food Services customer service standards.




Maintains a fundamental working knowledge of allergens, ingredients and substitutions to address allergy concerns. Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety, ensuring work is performed in compliance with Foodsafe, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines.
Maintains adherence to the UBC Food Services dress code. Recommends food inventory levels and assists with maintaining inventory. Cleans kitchen and kitchen equipment. Relieves responsibilities of other food service workers as operationally required.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement Decisions relate to the sequence of food preparation; errors may result in minor delays.
Supervision Received Works under general supervision and independently as required
Supervision Given May delegate work to assistant cooks.
Minimum Qualifications Completion of a certified cooking program
Food Safe level 1 certificate
a minimum two years 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





Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
2 years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.

Current ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community forces 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 [email protected] .

📌 Second Cook - Retail (Sessional) (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver