Second Cook – The Point (Regular Part-time)

Job title: Second Cook – The Point (Regular Part-time)

Job description: Staff – Union

Job Category CUPE 116

Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly – Second Cook-Food Services

Job Title Second Cook – The Point (Regular Part-time)

Department The Point | Culinary | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range $23.72 – $24.93 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date January 17, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

There are 3 positions available.

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Job Description Summary
Positions in this classification cook, bake and prepare products in accordance with a menu plan/production list and assume responsibility for an assigned area of meal preparation in a high volume commercial kitchen for restaurant dining.

Organizational Status
Reports to Commissary Cook, First Cook, Unit Supervisor or Manager. Reports to Manager and Commissary Chef.

Work Performed
1. Cooks and/or prepares main courses, salads, sandwich plates, pastry items, desserts, sweet & savory baking, specialty desserts, breads and other items on a large scale and as per production requirements & established menu plans.

2. Cooks and/or prepares hand-crafted sandwiches and products as per established menu plan. Assumes responsibility for a specific area (bakery) of food production as required by the unit, delegating tasks to assistant cooks and food service workers as required.

3. Executes recipes including reading, understanding, & following instructions.

4. Assesses and ensures quality and consistency of finished product prior to shipping out. Specifically, evaluates product, assesses whether it needs correction and/or seasoning, and implements measures to ensure appropriateness of completed products.

5. Executes sophisticated recipes for menu plans that include West Coast cuisine & other ethnic cookery to meet the service standards of the department

6. Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety, ensures work is performed in compliance with Food Safe guidelines, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines. Including organizing and cleaning kitchen, bakery, mobile kitchen and equipment.

7. Recommends food inventory levels and assists with maintaining inventory.

8. Relieves responsibilities of other food service workers as operationally required as well as provides direction to food service personnel on assembly/preparation of food products.

9. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The Point restaurant is a fast-paced and high volume commercial kitchen environment. The Second Cook assumes responsibility for an area that requires multitasking critical tasks as well as consistently ensuring the quality and detail of each item produced. Must be responsive and adaptive to the constantly changing environment of a commercial kitchen.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekday, evenings and weekend shifts. May be required to work offsite for events. Presents in a professional and respectful manner and demonstrates strong customer service skills and knowledge.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Decisions relate to the sequence of food preparation; errors may result in minor delays or impact to food quality and quantity.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision of Commissary Cook, First Cook, Unit Supervisor or Manager. Works independently as required.

Supervision Given
May delegate work to assistant cooks and other food service workers as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a certified cooking program, FoodSafe level 1 certificate and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
Prefer for experience to be in an upscale trendy dining & catering environment including experience with corporate catering & off-site events. Knowledge and experience with West Coast cuisine and other ethnic cuisines preferred. Excellent knife skills & good butchery skills. Effective oral and written communication, leadership, interpersonal and time management skills. Strong interest in self-improvement and further education in culinary arts. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Ability to maintain accuracy with great attention to detail. Ability to problem solve and to exercise resourcefulness and initiative. Ability to be responsive to urgent issues and situations.

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