2nd Cook - Vancouver, Canada - Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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: 2nd Cook

Department:
Food & Beverage

Reports to:
Outlet Manager

Employee status:
Permanent, full-time, hourly

Hours per week:
up to 37.5

Compensation:
$20.50 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 outlet 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
Preparing goods as needed to meet the expected business volumes
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 to AMS standards
Following AMS recipes and reducing food waste
Ensuring ongoing safe operation of appliances, equipment and tools (WHMIS)
Working with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Inventory control
Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

Must have a minimum of 1 year wok cooking experience.
Culinary diploma or equivalent restaurant/cooking experience is required
Minimum of 2 years kitchen experience in a fast paced outlet
Experienced professional knife skills are required
Minimum Food Safe level 1 certification or higher is an asset
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, multitasking environment with little supervision
Ability to lift up to 12 kgs (26.4lbs)
Ability to do shift work daytime and some weekends
Good oral and written English communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong time management skills

To Apply:

Please submit a resume.