Cook

2 days ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Cook**:

- 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
- 0.60
- Workload
- 35 hours per week for 32 weeks per year, September - April. Seasonal Break May-August.
- Pay Level
- CUPE 5: $27.78 per hour
- Start:

- As soon as possible.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 10-Oct-2024
- Closing Date
- 23-Oct-2024
- Job Reference
- 2563

**Duties**:
We are looking for an energetic and creative Cook to prepare delicious dishes in our Cafeteria. Cooks prepare meals, monitors food levels, ensures all food is of high quality and provides service to the Campus Community.

**Duties**:

- Cook all food in various cooking methods including appetizers, entrees and desserts
- Ensure meals are prepared and served with in the designated meal period while interacting with Customers
- Train new cooks and prep cooks on specific tasks as assign
- Provide creative menu suggestions to Kitchen Supervisor
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes/ pots, cleaning work stations/kitchen as needed and sanitizing surfaces.
- Monitor station inventory levels and adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Ensure that all food is of high quality and meets our standards
- Follow recipes and established cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all meals and food items are prepared and served in a timely manner

**Required Qualifications**:
1 year Culinary Arts Certificate Program and a minimum of 3 years experience. A combination of experience and education may be considered.
- FoodSafe certificate
- Exceptional culinary skills and ability to follow recipes utilizing a variety of cooking techniques
- Knowledge and previous experience using all standard kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of all health and safety regulations for proper food handling, storage and serving
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail
- Friendly disposition when interacting with customers
- Ability to stay calm and stay positive under pressure
- A team player with good communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 30 KG

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Red Seal Certification
- 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._

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