Kitchen Attendant (Sessional)
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Sessional (temporary, union BCGEU support staff) Kitchen Attendant at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, BC; the posting ends October 28, 2026 and applications close November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Pay is a fixed $3,470 CAD per month. Hours are not stated; the role requires evening and weekend flexibility and standing for 8+ hours.
Duties: kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, storeroom cleaning, waste management and training new attendants. Must lift 30+ lbs safely.
Preferred (not strictly required): Grade 10 or equivalent, Food Safe Level 1 certificate, and 1 year of related experience.
From the posting
- locations
ATS location: UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada
- employment types
Kitchen Attendant (Sessional)
- employment types
Job End Date October 28, 2026
- workplace
UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada
- salary
$3,470.00 - $3,470.00 CAD Monthly
- job function
UBCO | Management | Food Services
- role family
BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff
- skills
Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
- skills
Responsible for cleaning the kitchen
- skills
Must be able to lift 30+ LBS safely
- actionable
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.
Job description
Job Title Kitchen Attendant (Sessional)
Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff
Job Profile BCGEU OK Salaried - Kitchen Attendant
Job Family Group Staff - Union
Department UBCO | Management | Food Services
Compensation Range $3,470.00 - $3,470.00 CAD Monthly
Job End Date October 28, 2026
Posting End Date November 8, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
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
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