Kitchen Assistant Summer Student
2 weeks ago
**2025 Summer Student -**Kitchen Assistant Summer Student**
Scientists at Perimeter Institute explore the cutting edge of modern theoretical physics. They grapple with everything from the mind-bending mysteries of the quantum realm to fundamental questions about the universe that inspire awe in people of all ages and backgrounds. Perimeter's innovative research, training, and outreach programs lead to breakthroughs that can transform the lives of Canadians and people around the world.
Summer at Perimeter is busy and we need your help. We have summer student positions available throughout the Institute, running from May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025.
The Black Hole Bistro is the heart of Perimeter and will be extra busy during the summer months with conferences and Perimeter’s 25th Anniversary celebrations. The **Kitchen Assistant Summer Student** will help the Bistro meet the Institute’s Bistro needs by assisting the Bistro team in tasks ranging from cleaning, dishwashing, food preparation, organizing and sorting items, including deliveries.
- “Perimeter is a long-term investment that will pay off exponentially. The work we do here will yield profound results - not only for the future of technology, but for the future of Canada and all of humanity.”_
- Michael Serbinis, Board Chair, Perimeter Institute_
**Primary Duties Include**:
- Clean kitchen equipment and cooking utensils
- Food preparation of exciting and changing menu
- Wash dishes
- Sweep, mop, and clean kitchen
- Clean equipment after use
- Organize, label, and keep track of prepared foods
- Receive, organize, and put away deliveries
- Practice safe food handling and preparation techniques
- All other related duties as required or requested
- Shifts will mainly be daytime Monday to Friday, but must be available for days, evenings and weekends according to the requirements of the Bistro
**What you need to have**_:_
- Previous experience in a restaurant is an asset
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work as part of a team
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Safe food handling certificate is required, however Perimeter will provide opportunities to attain
**You might just be perfect if you**_:_
- are seeking to develop and finesse skills you never even knew you had, and;
- want to work in an inclusive and welcoming environment
Perimeter summer students get more than just their feet wet here Our healthy workplace, award winning facility and amazing team members will spoil you for future employment. Give us the chance to prove it Perimeter’s summer students also participate in a collaborative project that gives back to Perimeter’s community.
**More about Perimeter Institute**
In less than 25 years, Perimeter Institute has grown into the world’s largest independent research hub devoted to theoretical physics, competing for talent with storied institutions like Stanford, Princeton, and Cambridge. Founded with a vision of fostering breakthroughs in our fundamental understanding of the universe, Perimeter provides the ideal environment for brilliant young minds seeking to make rapid advances in nascent research areas. Located in the dynamic, entrepreneurial Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement.
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