• Job DetailsSecond Cook - (H9989.171)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> University Food ServicesLocationUniversity of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date2 September 2026Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.Salary GradeAdditional Posting InformationN/AHours of WorkVaried, including early mornings, late evenings and weekendsEmployee Group:Casual# of Hires Needed10Position Number989856CategoryRestaurant and Food ServiceAbout this OpportunityThese positions will commence in September 2026.Hourly rate of pay is $25.15Requirements:Must be available for a variety of shifts including early mornings (starting at 6am), late evenings (up to 11pm) and weekends.Reliable transportation is essential due to limited public transit during early morning and late night hours.Food Safe level 1 is required.Job SummaryUniversity Food Services (UNFS) is the primary provider of food and beverage services at the University of Victoria, serving students, staff, faculty, and external clients through retail, residential dining, and its catering division, Degrees Catering. UNFS operates a variety of campus venues ranging from small grab-and-go cafés 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 RequirementsExperience:A minimum 1 year experience in a high-volume culinary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Valid Food Safe Level l Certification.
• Skills/Abilities:Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service-oriented attitude, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in basic applications.
• Familiarity with food service operations and customer service principles.
• Knowledge of provincial food safety and sanitation standards, and ability to maintain high levels of personal hygiene and workplace safety.
• 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.Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of .