Overview
ay: CA$30.12 per hour

Job description:

Please apply for this job through the company website: External opportunities | Careers at Waterloo | Cook in Waterloo, Ontario | Careers at Main Campus (icims.com)

Overview

Prepare innovative, fresh, and great tasting food in an efficient and consistent manner while following department specifications, recipes and techniques in a self-directed manner. Uphold kitchen maintenance standards.

This is a Regular Reoccurring position that works 33 weeks per year (35 hours per week) from September to April.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will vary widely depending on location, shift, task assignment, menu and other factors. Examples include but are not limited to:

- Preparation of menu items and estimate the amount required while minimizing wastage
- Maintaining an efficient production of menu items by functionally directing the work of kitchen staff when required
- Sanitation of equipment and utensils to maintain a high degree of food safety and quality
- Informing the supervisor when lack of stock for menu items occurs and upon receiving request for preparation of food items for special banquets and catering functions
- Complete Food Safety certification training

Qualifications

- Hold a valid Red Seal certification
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a large volume kitchen environment
- Knowledgeable in the safe, sanitary use of food production equipment, food handling and storage and must be able to meet production schedules with a minimum of supervision
- Ability to direct the work of others when necessary
- Ability to work in a fast paced,



customer oriented environment
- Ability to read, write and interpret instructions to produce high quality food products from a rotating menu schedule

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,



Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please apply for this job through the company website or uploading your resume here: External opportunities | Careers at Waterloo | Cook in Waterloo, Ontario | Careers at Main Campus (icims.com)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Perks:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application settings: Application method

- Email

Require resume

- Yes

Application updates

- [email protected]
- [email protected]
- [email protected]

Candidates contact you (email)

- No

Application Deadline

- No

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Pay: $30.12 per hour

Perks:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Red Seal Certified Cook (Waterloo)
🏢 University of Waterloo - Food Services
📍 Waterloo