Seeking Passionate Foodies!
Be part of something big! UBC Food Services nourishes more than 70,000 students, staff and faculty on the UBC Vancouver Campus. We shape the daily experience of thousands of customers through the high-quality, healthy food we serve and every interaction we make.
By joining our diverse and skilled team, you are helping us to shatter stereotypes about institutional customer service, food quality, sustainability and workplace culture by upholding our innovative Food Values.
UBC Food Services operates 30+ locations including residence dining rooms, restaurants, markets, cafes, catering and franchises.
Innovative Vision
Made-from-scratch cooking & local ingredients.
Diverse Opportunities
30+ locations including residence dining rooms, restaurants, markets, cafes, catering and franchises.
Why UBC?
We offer generous benefits, a pension plan and room to grow.
Why Work for UBC Food Services?
Dynamic Work Culture
Our team uses their diverse experiences and values to shape they way we do business, from sustainability initiatives at the store level to commitments to support local farmers in our kitchens. Every member of our team is encouraged to share their ideas to make UBC Food Services better for staff, customers and the environment.
Room to Grow
UBC Food Services’ diverse portfolio means there is always something new to learn and opportunities for career growth. We operate 30+ locations on the UBC Vancouver Campus. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of professional development opportunities to expand their skill sets.
Great Pay & Benefits
UBC Food Services pays above standard wages, because we know life in Metro Vancouver is expensive. We also offer generous benefits, a pension plan, and professional development opportunities.
Dental | Extended Health | Life Insurance | Pension | Vacation | Maternity & Parental Leave | MSP | Corporate Discounts
Staff Careers
Do you care deeply about great food, incredible customer service, sustainability and a positive workplace culture?
Positions We Hire For
We hire for a variety of positions including cooks, baristas, sales associates, supervisors and dishwashers.
FAQs
UBC is closer than you think! Click here to calculate your commute with Google Maps, or look at these averages:
| Driving | Transit | Cycling | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 25 min. | 45 min. | 50 min. |
| Commercial Drive | 30 min. | 50 min. | 60 min. |
| Richmond | 30 min. | 55 min. | 70 min. |
| Burnaby | 40 min. | 60 min. | 100 min. |
| New Westminster | 40 min. | 75 min. | 120 min. |
Driving
UBC Parking has parkades and lots all over campus. Staff parking passes are discounted and allow you to park in any parkade or lot run by UBC Parking and Access Services. Additionally, there is free parking along parts of Marine Drive and Old Marine Drive.
Transit
UBC Vancouver Campus is serviced by the many bus lines and community shuttles from the central bus exchange on Wesbrook Mall, with arrivals and departures every few minutes. Plan your trip with Translink’s Trip Planner.
Cycling
UBC is very bicycle-friendly! Many protected, local street, painted lane and shared-use bike lanes lead to the UBC Vancouver Campus. UBC Campus + Community Planning has resources to plan routes and find safe places to park your bike.
Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. We do our best to respond to candidates in a timely manner.
If you are submitting your application through UBC HR, please see their Tips for Applying.
Student Jobs
Love food? We’re looking for fun & friendly foodies to work part-time at UBC Food Services restaurants and cafés.
You’ll gain work experience, learn about restaurant operations and the food service industry and work a flexible schedule that fits your course load. Duties include counter service, basic food preparation, taking payments and washing dishes.
The majority of hiring will take place closer to September 2024. Please check back for updates on application instruction. For Residence dining units, preference is given to students living in the unit. Please also watch for the posting on the central bulletin board.
Requirements & Qualifications
While no experience is required, we are looking for passionate and energetic individuals who believe in our food values, love food and will be a friendly and positive addition to our workplace culture. To qualify, applicants must:
1. Be a full-time UBC student
2. Have a valid Social Insurance Number
3. Have strong customer service skills
International students are welcome, but must have a social insurance number or proof of application and a valid student visa allowing work in Canada. Experience in food services and cash handling is preferred. Valid Foodsafe certificate is a bonus.
FAQs
Students can work up to 4 hours per day, to a maximum of 14 hours per week. Shifts are typically 2-3 hours.
It’s possible to work at more than one location, as long as your total hours worked for UBC Food Services do not exceed 14 hours per week.
You will be paid by direct deposit into your bank account every two weeks.
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