third cook

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BCJob Bankavaldatud 23.09.2026

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

  • Associations and non profit organizations.
  • School or educational institution/establishment.

Tasks:

  • Determine the size of food portions and costs.
  • Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
  • Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
  • Order supplies and equipment.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Clean kitchen and work areas.
  • Organize buffets and banquets.
  • Manage kitchen operations.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Safe Food Handling certificate.
  • Food Safety Certificate.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

  • Dependability.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.
  • Team player.

Screening questions:

  • Do you have experience working in this field?.
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Shift. To be determined.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.

Support for persons with disabilities:

  • Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
  • Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.).
  • Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.).
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
  • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
  • Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for Indigenous people:

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimi