1st Cook - Vancouver, Canada - Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus.

The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title: 1st Cook

Department:
Food & Beverage

Reports to:
Sous Chef

Supervises: 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook, Kitchen Helper

Employee status:
Full-time, Permanent, Hourly (2pm to 10pm availability required)

Hours per week:
up to 37.5

Compensation:
$22.00 per hour, plus gratuities & benefits (health and dental plan after 3-months)

Position Purpose:

Responsibilities:

Adhering to all AMS policies and procedures as well as other entity regulations such as Food Safe, etc.
Providing friendly, prompt, courteous, professional service to all guests
Works closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the quality and presentation of the food, promotes a safe and healthy work environment by following AMS Health & Safety and WorkSafeBC standards
Ordering and preparing goods as needed to meet the expected business volumes
Managing inventory on a daily basis through Optimum Control
Developing Gallery food recipes and reducing food waste
Maintains cleanliness and organization of the kitchen to the highest standards
Engage in cleaning duties such as, but not limited to, dish washing and floor mopping
Executing orders in a timely manner to meet or exceed guest expectations in accordance with AMS standards
Ensuring ongoing safe operation of appliances, equipment and tools (WHMIS)
Working with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 5 years kitchen experience in a high volume Restaurant
Previous demonstrated ability to oversee an entire kitchen station or program independently
Previous demonstrated ability leading a team or supervising a station is required
Experienced professional knife skills are required
Ability to plan, schedule and order through a system is required (Optimum Control is preferred)
Food Safe level 1 certification or higher is required
Ability to work in a fast paced, multitasking environment with little supervision
Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs)
Ability to do shift work
Good oral and written English communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong time management skills
Red seal certification is an asset

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume.