Seeking Passionate Foodies!
Be part of something big! UBCO Food Services nourishes more than 12,000 students, staff and faculty on its Okanagan campus, shaping the daily experience of diners through the high-quality and nutritious food.
By joining our diverse and skilled team, you are helping shatter stereotypes about customer service, food quality, sustainability and workplace culture by upholding our innovative Food Values.
We’re recruiting new members to join our amazing team of passionate foodies at locations throughout campus – including residence dining halls, markets, cafes, and franchise outlets. Read on learn more!
About Us
At UBCO Food Services, our mission is simple: To nourish and support the UBC community!
We're Diverse
UBCO Food Services operates 11 locations including restaurants, cafes, franchises, and Pritchard Dining Hall!
We're Passionate
We are committed to made-from-scratch food that celebrates nutrition, sustainability, & local ingredients.
We Help Fund UBC
We sponsor campus initiatives and student programs, and our profits support our students and the University’s academic mission.
We Support Learning
By partnering with academic programs, departments and student groups for events, workshops and learning opportunities.
We're Responsible
We believe in the importance of having a positive impact on the communities we serve, and reducing our footprint to support our environment.
Current Career Opportunities
Do you care deeply about great food, customer service, food sustainability, and a positive workplace culture?
We hire creative, passionate, energetic and diverse foodies who share our mission of bringing wholesome and delicious food to diners at UBCO campus, and have full-time, part-time and casual positions available now!
We offer generous benefits, professional development opportunities, a pension plan, and room to grow.Â
Join Our Team!
We're looking for passionate and excited foodies to join
our amazing crew! Reach out to us at foodservices.jobs@ubc.ca, and include:
> Position you are interested in
> Your resume
> Your availability
> Preferred weekly hours
Why Work for UBCO Food Services?
Dynamic Work Culture
Our team uses its diverse experiences and values to shape they way we do business, from sustainability initiatives, to commitments to support local farmers. Every member of our team is encouraged to share their ideas to make UBCO Food Services better for staff, customers and the environment.
Room to Grow
UBCO Food Services’ diverse portfolio means there is always something new to learn, and there are fantastic opportunities for career growth. We operate 11 location on the UBC Okanagan Campus, including casual restaurants, cafes and franchises. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of professional development opportunities to expand their skill sets.
Great Pay & Benefits
UBC Food Services pays above standard wages, because we believe in investing in our staff. We also offer generous benefits, a pension plan, and great professional development opportunities. Learn more:Â
Dental | Extended Health | Life Insurance | Pension | Vacation | Maternity & Parental Leave | Corporate Discounts | Tuition Waivers
FAQs
Sessional positions are ongoing, salaried appointments hired for 8 months of the year with a 4 month layoff period during the slower periods. These positions usually run as per the busy University school schedule, the end of August until the end of April each year, with a guaranteed position each sessional year.Â
Yes, we hire contract term Auxiliary positions as needed in our department at various locations on campus. A part-time auxiliary appointment is one which involves less than 35 hours of work per week for a period of less than 12 consecutive months. Some Auxiliary positions have set hours weekly, while others are hired to be on an on-call basis and only require an availability form for contact windows. If you are interested in one of these positions, apply with the ‘Auxiliary’ button above and tell us a little bit of what you are looking for including your availability.Â
Yes, we usually post our student auxiliary positions sometime in late July/early August for the Fall semester and any available positions for the winter semester in late November/early December. Keep an eye on our careers page for available postings! If we are currently not hiring, you can always send us your application and availability just in case something does come available by applying with the ‘Auxiliary’ button above.Â
Wages and terms of UBCO Food Services can be found in our current Collective Agreement HERE. Please see page 74 for the Food Services LOU, and wages starting on page 77.
We’ll begin doing interviews in the first half of June and continuing through July and August until fully hired..
Shifts for the fall and winter semesters will be made available for each classification pool through shift bids, in seniority order as per our BCGEU Collective Agreement. Once shifts have been confirmed with our current staff, remaining shifts will be made available to new employees, in the order of their final recruited date. Aside from employees hired specifically for our franchise locations, as a UBCO Food Services employee, you may select your shift from any in-house location shift bids left available. Staff pick their shifts based on seniority. Once hired, where possible you will have the opportunity to decide your shift based on the remaining shift still available. Shifts for full-time employees are 35 hours a week, 5 days or nights on, and 2 days off, always side-by-side. Part-time employee shift times do vary based on operational needs.
