Assistant Cook
7 months ago
**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.
T**his is a Regular Reoccurring position that works 33 weeks per year (35 hours per week) from September to April.**
**This position is contingent on funding.**
**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**
- Minimum of five 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
**Vaccination Requirement Statement**
Failure to comply with the Vaccination Requirement if it is reinstated, including failure to comply with any future amendments to the Vaccination Requirement, or failure to comply with new health and safety policies/requirements implemented by the University, including those related to new mandatory employee vaccination, shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.
**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.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From $24.67 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Cooking: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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