Casual - Second Cook

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> University Food Services - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - 24 August 2025 - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - Salary Grade - Additional Posting Information - N/A - Hours of Work - On call basis - Employee Group: - Casual - # of Hires Needed - 15 - Position Number - 990159 - Category - Restaurant and Food Service - About this Opportunity These positions are on a call-in basis, as needed. **Hourly rate is $25.15.** - Job Summary University 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 Second Cook is responsible for participating in the day to day retail, residential and/or catering operations within their designated areas. The Second Cook performs duties as assigned by supervisory personnel within their work unit as per established standards of operation. - Job Requirements **Required Qualifications**: - Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, standing and walking for long periods of time, repetitive lifting, carrying heavy objects - Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekday, weeknight, and weekend shifts - Must have excellent knife handling skills **Skills**: - Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working effectively within a team environment - Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain a well-organized work area - Good communication and computer skills - Must be familiar with customer service and food service principles - Knowledge of food safety standards, effective sanitation and housekeeping practices, and the operation of standard kitchen appliances and equipment - Ability to learn routines related to food service shipping and receiving, working accurately with figures, keep routine records, and follow written and oral instructions **Specialized Knowledge/Education: (required)** - Completion of Grade 12 - Specialized Knowledge/Education: (preferred) Enrollment in or completion of Apprenticeship training Red Seal Certification or Trades Equivalent - Valid FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate - An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered **Experience**: Minimum 1 years' experience in a high volume culinary environment **Territory Acknowledgement**: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. **What UVic Offers**: To learn more click here

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