Competition Number: REQ 7465

TITLE: Part Time - Chef School Placement Support

DIVISION: Faculty of Business, Creative Industries and Culinary Arts

SALARY: $34.33 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (varied)

HOURS PER WEEK: 24

LOCATION: 215 King St. E.

WORK MODALITY: 100% On-site

STATUS: Regular Part Time Support

VACANCY: Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: September 18, 2026

Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement: George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision: To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary The Chef School Placement Support position for Externship students will be responsible for student placement within the Chef School Enterprise Centre, primarily at The Chefs’ House. Working with and supporting faculty and other full-time Chef Technologists to ensure a successful, meaningful placement for our students.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, co-ordinate and supervise daily food service activities; provide standard recipes along with explanation to students, staff and management; establish work plans.
- Provide a practical, hands-on, student-centred, learning environment within the Enterprise Centres (EC) at the Faculty of Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts Chef School kitchens.Supported by academic excellence, the incumbent will provide superior customer service and technical expertise of a specialized nature to students.
- Communicate to students the expectations for the coming service period.
- Research menu ideas, write and change menus; write and test recipes for same menus using a variety of media; establish packaging presentation standards.
- Conduct research on food trends to ensure menu is consistent with industry standard.




- Order all food for daily menu requirements; determine the production volume for each menu item; develop a standard food order form for each new menu using ingredients established on standard recipes.
- Cost all food menu items within budget and verifies with the Manager; check deliveries to verify quality and quantity.
- Observe and document students’ performance during class time; document students’ class attendance; provide student assessments to faculty staff.
- Ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a safe and healthy condition; monitor and report any deficiencies to the Manager daily.
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with budgeted standards; take inventory of kitchen food and beverage stocks.
- Record all food sales for the Manager; accurately cost menus; evaluate cost sales of food items; maintain control over food inventory at the end of each meal period.
- Ensure all students are working in line with all GBP health and safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

- Two-year diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Culinary Management. Food Service Certificate, Food Safety Sanitation/Food Handlers Certification, Smart Serve, First Aid/C.P.R., Red Seal Certified is required.
- Minimum five (5) years of kitchen supervisory experience in a culinary operation.
- Two (2) years’ experience teaching in a post-secondary environment is an asset.

Skills and Attributes

- Well-developed coaching, mentoring and motivational skills. Must maintain currency in the field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook.); knowledge of Adaco software is an asset.
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and make decisions within the scope of the position’s expertise.




- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in upscale catering events with a high level of customer interface.
- Demonstrated passions for cooking and related career development portfolio.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task; excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to produce a healthy menu to meet multicultural and dietary needs.
- Familiarity with current Health and Safety and regulatory codes and practices.
- Physical requirements: ability to stand for prolonged periods, walk, lift and carry up to 20 kg, (i.e. Chinaware, food products, kitchen equipment).
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).
- Able to travel between campuses.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

- The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
- Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown Polytechnic may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.

About Us: George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

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Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [email protected] confidentially.

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