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 a new Residence Dining Hall coming Fall 2021!
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.
Why Work for UBCO Food Services?
We offer generous benefits, professional development opportunities, a pension plan, and room to grow.
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:
Dental | Extended Health | Life Insurance | Pension | Vacation | Maternity & Parental Leave | Corporate Discounts | Tuition Waivers
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.
We will be hiring mainly for sessional back-of-house positions (see FAQs below for more on this), as well as a select number of year-round back-of-house positions, starting August 2021.
See below for more details about these full-time, part-time and casual positions, and reach out to us if you would like to know more about working with us at UBCO Food Services!
Team Leads are a key component to running our prosperous kitchens. 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 our fun, high-energy, professional team.
Our First Cooks create a positive learning environment by providing clear, specific, timely and respectful coaching and feedback to employees to ensure operational excellence and improve overall location performance.
Who are you?
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about food and dining experiences.
- You care about great ingredients, transparency and sustainability.
- You have strong leadership skills, and can coach and mentor others.
- 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 working to complete it.
- You have three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Our amazing Second Cooks are responsible for day-to-day production, working on assigned lines or stations, food prep, assuming leadership roles, and providing training as required.
Second Cooks are in charge of setting up and stocking their stations, measuring ingredients, preparing meals, and ensuring high quality and timely presentation of dishes. Many Second Cook positions are front-facing with customers, so great customer service is a must!
Who are you?
- You are energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply passionate about food and dining experiences.
- You care about great ingredients, transparency and sustainability.
- You thrive in ever-changing environments that allow you to learn new skills and problem solve.
- You have a Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution and a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
- You have two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Our Rock Star Third Cooks are responsible for food preparation, kitchen production and cleaning, and basic cooking duties. Although this position is primarily behind the scenes, our Third Cooks are essential to our operations in ensuring we are stocked and ready for a full day of serving excellent dishes to our customers!
Who are you?
- You are energetic, enthusiastic and deeply passionate about food and dining experiences.
- You care about great ingredients, transparency and sustainability.
- You are looking for a place to learn from knowledgeable chefs and grow your culinary career.
- You have a Certificate in cooking from a recognized cooking institution and a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
- You have one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Our Auxiliary positions are appointments that involve 35 hours or less of work per week, for a period of fewer than 12 consecutive months - depending on the contract given. Some Auxiliary positions have set hours weekly, while others are hired on an on-call basis, and only require an availability form for contact windows.
These position are also great for students!
If you are interested in one of these positions, email us by clicking the Auxiliary button below, and tell us a little bit of what you are looking for including your resume, what position interests you, your availability, and your school schedule (if necessary). We will contact you directly if we can find the perfect fit to discuss further.
Our Kitchen Attendants ensure a clean and sanitary environment in the kitchen. They contribute to creating an excellent UBCO Food Services dining experience for our customers, and are responsible for washing dishes and appliances, cleaning the storerooms and dining areas, and ensuring proper waste management in the kitchens.
Who are you?
- You are energetic, enthusiastic and deeply passionate about food and dining experiences.
- You have great attention to detail when it comes to cleaning and organization.
- You thrive in ever-changing environments that allow you to learn new skills and problem solve.
- You are looking for a place to grow your career.
- You have a Grade 10 or equivalent and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
- You have one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Join Our Team!
If you'd like to know more about a career with UBCO Food Services, or would like to apply for a particular role, click on the email icon for the position you're interested in, and let's chat!
We're always looking for passionate and excited foodies to join
our amazing crew! Feel free to reach out to us anytime at ubco.food@ubc.ca, and we would be happy to update you about
future positions as they become available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
