Second Cook – Baker

Job summary

The Second Cook-Baker is responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, desserts, and specialty items in a high-volume commercial kitchen. They must ensure food quality, maintain sanitation standards, and provide direction to junior food service staff.

Job details

Staff - Union JOB CATEGORY CUPE 116 JOB PROFILE CUPE 116 Hourly - Second Cook-Food Services JOB TITLE Second Cook – Baker DEPARTMENT Residence Dining Back-of-House | Culinary | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services COMPENSATION RANGE $26.26 - $27.62 CAD Hourly POSTING END DATE September 16, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing Potential candidates ideally able to work early mornings and weekends. This Job Requisition is for three (3) 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 Summary Positions in this classification cook, bake and prepare products in accordance with a menu plan/production list and assume responsibility for an assigned area of meal preparation in a high volume commercial catering kitchen. Organizational Status This position reports to the First Cook, Commissary Chef, Executive Sous Chef. Sous Chef, Unit Supervisor or Manager. Work Performed * Cooks and/or prepares, pastry items, desserts, sweet & savory baking, specialty desserts, breads and other items on a large scale and as per production requirements & established menu plans. * Assumes responsibility for a specific area (bakery) of food production as required by the unit, delegating tasks to third cooks and food service workers as required. * Executes recipes including reading, understanding, & following instructions. Portioning of food according to production sheets and unit requirements. * Assesses and ensures quality and consistency of finished product prior to shipping out. Specifically, evaluates product, assesses whether it needs correction and/or seasoning, and implements measures to ensure appropriateness of completed products. * Executes sophisticated recipes for menu plans that include West Coast cuisine & other ethnic cookery to meet the service standards of the department * Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety, ensures work is performed in compliance with Food Safe guidelines, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines. Including organizing and cleaning kitchen, bakery and equipment. * Follows UBC Food Services Food Vision and Values statement. * Recommends food inventory levels and assists with maintaining inventory. * Relieves responsibilities of other food service workers as operationally required as well as provides direction to food service personnel on assembly/preparation of food products. * Responsible for reviewing production sheets and complying with deadlines * Assisting in other food preparation and production as required. * Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. Consequence of Error/Judgement Makes decisions related to the coordination of a specialized production area; inappropriate decisions could impact food quality and quantity and have a negative effect on the department's reputation and financial position. Supervision Received Works under general supervision of First Cook, Commissary Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Unit Supervisor or Manager. Works independently as required. Supervision Given May delegate work to third cooks and other food service workers as required. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a certified cooking program, FoodSafe level 1 certificate and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - 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 Certificate in Baking and Pastry from a recognized cooking institution. Experience in a high volume bakery, scratch baking experience, cakes, cake decoration and traditional and contemporary desserts. Ability to stand for long period of time in a commercial kitchen environment. Ability to work flexible hours.

What you’ll do

The Second Cook-Baker is responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, desserts, and specialty items in a high-volume commercial kitchen. They must ensure food quality, maintain sanitation standards, and provide direction to junior food service staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a certified cooking program and possess a FoodSafe level 1 certificate. A minimum of two years of related experience is required, with a preference for those holding a certificate in Baking and Pastry.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Baking
• Pastry preparation
• Commercial cooking
• Menu planning
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Recipe execution
• Sanitation
• Catering
• Cake decoration
• Food portioning
• Team leadership
• Employment Equity
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Cake Decorating
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Service Standards
• Research
• Breads
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Food Preparation
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Seasoning
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Cook/Baker
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant