Staff - Union
Positions in this classification perform cleaning, stockroom, dishroom and assigned kitchen duties that may require heavy lifting and physical exertion and assist in food preparation and serving.
Organizational Status
Reports to unit Manager or Supervisor.
Work Performed
Washes and handles dishes and pots up to 25 kg. in weight.
Performs stockroom duties, such as, , receiving products in loading bay, counting items to match with corresponding
paperwork, shelving products up to 25 kgs. and filling in paperwork as required; assists with inventory responsibilities.
Performs a variety of cleaning duties, such as, cleaning tables, kitchen preparation and seating areas, and kitchen equipment, mopping floor and cleaning washrooms and other areas as required, ensuring that proper cleaning substances are used and that areas are marked hazardous as required.
Recommends food inventory levels and calls in approved orders.
Busses tables.
Assists cooks in the preparation of food by pulling out and re-storing supplies, assisting in the preparation of food, such as, meat, vegetables, desserts, pastry sandwiches, salads and specialty items and portioning, plating, wrapping and packing food items.
Plates, portions and dispenses food to customers in a serving line in accordance with pre-determined UBC Food Services or franchise standards.
Sets up service counters and replenishes supplies for sale, ensuring appropriate stock levels and stock rotation in refrigeration, storage and counter display units.
Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to serving customers.
Performs the duties of other food service workers on a relief basis as operationally required.
Maintains proper standards of sanitation and safety in accordance with FoodSafe, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Minor decisions related to cleaning needs; impact of errors is minimal and can be easily corrected.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision and independently as required.
Supervision Given
None. May assist in training new employees or guide student workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of Grade 10 and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate andMinimum of 1 year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - General Worker (Heavy)-F/S
Job Title
General Worker (Heavy), Sage Restaurant & Catering
Department
Sage | Culinary | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services
Compensation Range
$21.45 - $22.72 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
August 27, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
Please note that this is an Auxiliary position. We are recruiting for four (4) vacancies.
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 Description SummaryPositions in this classification perform cleaning, stockroom, dishroom and assigned kitchen duties that may require heavy lifting and physical exertion and assist in food preparation and serving.
Organizational Status
Reports to unit Manager or Supervisor.
Work Performed
Washes and handles dishes and pots up to 25 kg. in weight.
Performs stockroom duties, such as, , receiving products in loading bay, counting items to match with corresponding
paperwork, shelving products up to 25 kgs. and filling in paperwork as required; assists with inventory responsibilities.
Performs a variety of cleaning duties, such as, cleaning tables, kitchen preparation and seating areas, and kitchen equipment, mopping floor and cleaning washrooms and other areas as required, ensuring that proper cleaning substances are used and that areas are marked hazardous as required.
Recommends food inventory levels and calls in approved orders.
Busses tables.
Assists cooks in the preparation of food by pulling out and re-storing supplies, assisting in the preparation of food, such as, meat, vegetables, desserts, pastry sandwiches, salads and specialty items and portioning, plating, wrapping and packing food items.
Plates, portions and dispenses food to customers in a serving line in accordance with pre-determined UBC Food Services or franchise standards.
Sets up service counters and replenishes supplies for sale, ensuring appropriate stock levels and stock rotation in refrigeration, storage and counter display units.
Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to serving customers.
Performs the duties of other food service workers on a relief basis as operationally required.
Maintains proper standards of sanitation and safety in accordance with FoodSafe, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Minor decisions related to cleaning needs; impact of errors is minimal and can be easily corrected.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision and independently as required.
Supervision Given
None. May assist in training new employees or guide student workers.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of Grade 10 and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate andMinimum of 1 year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.