Kitchen Attendant (Sessional)

Staff - Union

Job Category

BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff

Job Profile

BCGEU OK Salaried - Kitchen Attendant

Job Title

Kitchen Attendant (Sessional)

Department

UBCO | Management | Food Services

Compensation Range

$2,638.00 - $3,288.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

September 18, 2026

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

Job End Date

September 13, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, the Kitchen Attendant is responsible for cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning the storerooms, and waste management in the kitchens.

Organizational Status

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the position interacts with other Food Services Staff. Receives direction and guidance from the First Cook.

Work Performed

• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen
• Washes dishes
• Cleans the storerooms
• Waste management in the kitchen
• Responsible for training new Kitchen Attendants as required
• Other duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Poor kitchen maintenance could result in unsanitary conditions and fines from the Health Board. Improper food care or storage could result in food waste and lost resources and unnecessary costs.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Food Services Manager. Takes day to day direction from the First Cook.

Supervision Given

No supervision given.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• 1-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Performance Competencies & Criteria

• Ability to maintain cafeteria in a safe and sanitary manner
• Ability to lift medium to heavy objects and requires some physical exertion
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with internal and external contacts
• Must be flexible and able to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of work during peak periods; ability to multitask
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 30+ LBS safely
• Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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