Cooks (4 Positions Available)

3 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Cooks (4 Positions Available)**:

- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 00495
- Division
- VP Administration and Finance
- Department
- Cafeteria
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- regular part-time
- FTE
- 0.6
- Workload
- 35 hours per week for 31 weeks per year. Four positions available. Scheduled breaks during November reading week, winter holiday closure, and summer months following the academic calendar
- Pay Level
- CUPE 5: $26.97 per hour
- Appointment Start Date
- 29-Aug-2023
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 27-Jul-2023
- Closing Date
- 09-Aug-2023
- Job Reference
- 2165

**Duties**:
Food preparation, production, and serving for cafeteria and catering operations, as per recipes, cooking procedures, production levels, and standards of quality determined by management. May include the preparation of sandwiches, salads, hot and cold entrees, baked goods, and other menu items. Make recommendations for product types and production levels to enhance sales in both cafeterias and catering. Clean work areas and equipment. Stock and merchandise products and goods as required. Receive and count inventory items. Open and close work areas. Provide excellent service to all cafeteria and catering customers. Communicate customer feedback to management. May train new employees.

**Required Qualifications**:
One-year Culinary Arts Certificate program, or equivalent, from an appropriately accredited institution, and minimum 3 years line cooking experience in an institutional setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- FoodSafe certificate.
- Experience with a wide variety of cooking equipment.
- Excellent service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and production quotas.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work without direct supervision

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Culinary Arts Certificate and Canadian Cooking Red Seal.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

**Note**:

- This position qualifies for benefits/insurance during working months, and tuition waiver program.


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