Cook - Campus STFX University - (30109001)

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Canada Ltd at STFX University in Antigonish, NS seeks a Cook for a full-time campus dining role. You will prepare meals, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include menu prep, inventory, training staff, and supporting residence dining and events. Red Seal or equivalent experience, HACCP training, and customer-service focus are preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented frontline role required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot menu items according to recipes and safety standards.
• Operate ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, and kettles safely.
• Maintain food quality, timing, and portion control.
• Assist with menu prep and daily production planning.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages to supervisors.
• Receive, rotate, and store food following FIFO.
• Follow all sanitation and safety regulations and complete cleaning duties.
• Support events, catering, and residence dining.
• Train and mentor new staff as needed.
• Report equipment issues and food safety concerns promptly.
• Adhere to university, department, and Sodexo policies.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Red Seal or equivalent experience

HACCP Food Safety training

Tools

Meat slicers

Job description

Cook - Campus STFX University - (30109001)

• Full-time
• Province: NS
• Compensation: CAD 21.64 - CAD 23.87 - hourly

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• Prepare and cook hot menu items according to recipes, production sheets, and food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, and kettles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure food is prepared, held, and served at proper temperatures.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with menu preparation and daily production planning.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product shortages to supervisors.
• Receive, rotate, and properly store food products following FIFO procedures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Complete cleaning and sanitizing duties for equipment and kitchen areas.
• Support special events, catering functions, and residence dining operations as required.
• Work collaboratively with cooks, supervisors, and service staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees when required.
• Report equipment issues, food quality concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
• Adhere to university, departmental, and company policies and procedures.

University-Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for students, staff, and guests in a high-volume dining environment.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergens, and special nutrition requirements.
• Support residence dining meal periods, theme meals, and campus events.
• Assist with maintaining accurate production records and temperature logs.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience through professional and courteous service.

-Red Seal or equivalent experience

-Must have basic HACCP Food Safety training.

-Applicant MUST BE Customer Service Oriented. This is a Frontline Customer Service Position which will entail working alongside our Customers.

-Applicant must be willing to utilize meat slicers/ food processors

-Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, hot cooking environment.

-Ability to follow Chef’s instruction on setup and displays of food & beverage

-Applicant must be in good standing with a satisfactory attendance record

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We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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