Senior Production Assistant (Senior Cook)

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

About University Business Services

University Business Services (UBS) is a division of the Office of the Vice President Operations and Administration and provides a number of different services to students, staff, faculty and guests of the University. Their mission is to provide and promote revenue generating services which support the academic mission of the University in a way that remains flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the University. UBS comprises several business units including Campus Store, Duplicating and Printing Services, Parking Services, OneCard Office, Food Services, Events and Space Reservation Services and the Urban Farm.

The Opportunity

The Senior Cook is responsible for the preparation of delicious menu items as determined by the chef for the Hub cafeteria or the student residence.  Additional responsibilities will include: 

• Safe operation of standard kitchen equipment 
• Maintaining clean and organized work stations
• Following all food handling standards to maximize food safety 
• Working collaboratively with team members

There are five senior cook positions available.

Responsibilities

• Assists chef and manager with cafeteria and catering food production operations while adhering to recipes and brand standards.
• Assists chef and manager with planning of cafeteria and catering food.
• Complies with required food handling and safety regulations, standards, practices and procedures and facilitates kitchen safety and sanitation

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a secondary school graduation diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a full service kitchen, understanding recipes, organizing, arranging and setting up buffets or banquets, cooking and producing large quantities of food to meet the demands of cafeteria and catering operations.
• Knowledge of food service procedures, preparation and production.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Physical Safety rules.
• Toronto Public Health Food Handlers or Recognized Serve Safe Certification is an asset.
• Good verbal communications and excellent customer service skills are required to interact with customers when receiving customer orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, including tact and diplomacy, to ensure efficient and effective support for members of the university community.
• Demonstrated record of attendance/reliability is required.
• The incumbent must be comfortable being exposed to undesirable and disagreeable conditions when working in a kitchen environment, with heat, fumes, odours and noise and the potential for minor cuts and burns if safety procedures are not followed.
   

Additional Information

Notes:

• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill the vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to change work locations throughout the university campus based on operational requirements.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through TMU's careersite.