3rd cook - Blue Chip Cafe
Position title: 3rd Cook Department: Blue Chip Cafe
Reports to: ManagerEmployee status: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: Varies based on business needs
Compensation: $19.25 per hour
This position is included under the MoveUP 378 Bargaining Unit. This position is in-person.
About the AMS The Alma Mater Society (AMS), established as a formal constitution of UBC's student organization in 1915, is UBC's official student union and is the largest student union in Canada. Operating as an independent organization of UBC, the AMS advocates students' interests and provides opportunities for their growth and advancement. The AMS represents over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students and its priorities are determined by these members. In addition to offering services to students, the AMS is an advocate of students' issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University administration and the provincial and federal governments. The AMS Nest is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people.Every student at UBC is part of the AMS and the AMS is the manifestation of a shared student experience. From providing advocacy, to student services that support health and education, to reducing student debt, the AMS fights for student interest to the University and all levels of government so that all students can succeed in life and take ownership over their time at the University of British Columbia. The AMS is student-led, student-focused, and always student-first.At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization, and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Position Purpose
3rd Cook job description typically entails preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to established recipes, under the supervision of senior cooks, focusing on basic tasks like chopping ingredients, portioning, and cooking specific menu items while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a designated kitchen station. This is a great entry level position for recent culinary school graduates.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews prep lists, and BEO to completes the preparation.
Demonstrate a good understanding of shelf life by checking fridges, labels, dates and rotating product.
Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning hoods, equipment’s etc. and removing trash
Wash dishes, glassware and other kitchen equipment as needed
Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques
Operates kitchen equipment (i.e., burners, fryers, Grill, etc.); handles knives of different sizes
Food preparation like prepping proteins, measuring ingredients, and portioning food according to recipe specifications.
Preparing various dishes like sandwiches, cookies, wraps or other specialties assigned to their station.
Collaborating with other cooks to ensure smooth service, especially during peak times.
Familiarity with common ingredients, cooking methods (e.g., baking, merry chef), and flavor profiles.
Proficiency in knife skills, proper use of kitchen equipment, and basic cooking techniques.
Perform any other task as directed by supervisors, assistant manager and manager
Qualifications and Experience
Culinary diploma, apprenticeship or equivalent restaurant/cooking experience is an asset
Minimum Food Safe level 1 certification or higher is required
Taking direction and work well in a team is required
Ability to work in a fast paced, multitasking environment with little supervision
Ability to lift up to 25 kgs, Bend, Turn, kneel etc. required
Ability to do shift work (daytime, evenings), on call
Good oral and written English communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good time management skill
Requires the ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures, up to and including very warm cooking environments
Able to stand up to 100% of the shift
TO APPLY
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Application deadline: 11:59pm October 7, 2026