Senior Production Assistant (Senior Cook)

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) 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.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. 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 two (2) out of four (4) 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 three (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.

Additional Information

Additional Notes

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment as a first step in the screening process before an interview is granted.  Please note, the selection process may go to a 2-round interview process.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR web form. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.