Cook Jobs

Primary Purpose:

This position assists in all areas of the culinary kitchen operation as required including, hot and cold kitchens, bakeshop, retail production and special events. The incumbent will also participate as an active and supportive member of the Culinary Services group to enhance our students’ experience.

Nature of Work:

This position reports directly to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. This position works as a part of a team providing support and assistance to the kitchen supervisors. Shifts are subject to change with business demands and will include early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Treats all confidential information and materials in a confidential manner.
• Ensures the highest level of Food Safe Handling.
• Contributes to the culinary development and creative presentations of food and menu items.
• On a daily basis, ensures a full scope of their assigned tasks to proactively identify and solve challenges and make corrective actions.
• Prepares hot and cold foods food under the guidance of supervisors according to standardized recipes, menus, specifications and best practices.
• Works collaboratively with other staff to ensure seamless customer service, which includes but is not limited to covering sick and vacation time.
• Collaborates with others as required to complete assignments and support team efforts.
• Adheres to departmental standards, policies, procedures and safety requirements conducive to a safe working environment.
• Ensures knowledge of the menu items and allergens.
• Assists in the production and presentation of corporate catering and high profile special events.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Cleans and maintains work stations and kitchen equipment.
• Works in an open kitchen environment with customer interaction.
• Demonstrates professionalism and customer service to promote a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

Education:

The incumbent requires Grade 12

Culinary Arts Diploma, Apprenticeship training or Red Seal Cook Certificate would be considered an asset.

A Food Safe Certificate is required

WHIMIS Certificate is required

Licenses: N/A

Experience:

A minimum two years of experience working in a commercial kitchen setting or full service food service operation.

Skills:

• Multitasking and prioritization
• Perform medium to moderate lifting
• Problem solving
• Exceptional work ethic. Flexible, positive and energetic with the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective Communication.
• Working independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Maintain engagement with the supervisor and team, supporting and anticipating next tasks and objectives.
• Ability to focus on cooking tasks in a high paced environment with changing priorities.
• Adapt and scale recipes to production levels and application.
• Adapt and work calmly in a sometimes fast paced environment with regularly changing priorities and tasks.
• Follow production scheduling, recipes and specifications to ensure procedures and standards of food quality are met.
• Creativity with food and presentation
• Accept and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Must excel in customer service and enjoy working in a kitchen and University environment.

Department: Culinary Services

Status: Term 8 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group: CUPE 1975

Shift: Shifts include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or stat holidays and are subject to change based on business.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.35 - 19.61 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Ancillary Services

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1

Posted Date: 7/12/2023

Closing Date: 8/15/2023 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 5

Work Location: On Site

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the  deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.