First Cook - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> University Food Services- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 31 August 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m.

on the closing date.- FTE- 1- Salary Grade- $ $25.

66- Additional Posting Information:

N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE
Hours of Work hours per week, hours may vary
Start Date
9/4/2023
End Date
4/20/2024
Employee Group:

CUPE 91

Term # of Hires Needed 1
Position Number Category
Restaurant and Food Service
About this OpportunityThis position is for 37.5 hours per week.
Job SummaryUniversity Food Services (UNFS) is the primary provider of food and beverage at the University of Victoria, providing meals to students, staff, faculty and external clients through a number of retail and residential dining venues as well as its catering division, Degrees Catering. UNFS currently operates retail venues across campus ranging from small grab and go cafe's to high volume food court operations.

The First Cook is responsible for participating in the day to day retail, residential and/or catering operations and overseeing Second Cooks within their designated areas.

The First Cook performs duties as assigned by supervisory personnel within their work unit as per established standards of operation.

Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Must be physically able to lift 10201bs numerous times each day and up to 50 lbs. several times a day. Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs. frequently. Requires long periods of time standing, and frequent bending, overhead reaching, and twisting motions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekday, weeknight, and weekend shifts Must have excellent knife handling skills
Must maintain proper personal hygiene in accordance with UNFS policy

Skills:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend English and be able to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
Must have excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize multiple duties as required Excellent interpersonal skills and a service oriented attitude
Must be computer literate.
Must be familiar with customer service and food service principles. Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Must have a proactive and confident approach in working within the team as well as upholding all policies and procedures as followed.
Must know provincial practices of food service sanitation standards in addition to having good personal hygiene and safety.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:
(required)

Completion of Grade 1
Specialized Knowledge/Education: (preferred) Enrollment in or completion of Apprenticeship Training Red Seal Certification or Trade Equivalent.
Valid FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate
An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a high volume, fast paced culinary environment. This could include large restaurant, hotel or catering environment.

Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓wəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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