Kitchen Attendant (Auxiliary)

University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role reports to the Food Services Manager and interacts with other Food Services Staff, receiving direction and guidance from the First Cook. The position involves maintaining a safe and sanitary cafeteria environment, handling medium to heavy objects, and requires some physical exertion. Excellent customer service, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential. The role also demands strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of work during peak periods and the ability to multitask. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, is also a requirement.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Must be able to lift 30+ LBS safely
• Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours

Nice To Haves

• Grade 10 or equivalent and Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• 1-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED