Cook, Culinary Services

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking an energetic kitchen assistant to support Culinary Services across hot and cold kitchens, bakeshop, and retail production, including special events. You will work as part of a team to deliver excellent food and service to students and staff.

This on-site role requires Grade 12, Food Safe and WHMIS, plus two years in a commercial kitchen. Shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends; salary ranges from CAD 16.75 to CAD 20.43 per hour, commensurate with

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required for the role.
• Culinary Arts Diploma, Apprenticeship training or Red Seal Cook Certificate would be considered an asset.
• A Food Safe Certificate is required for employment.
• WHIMIS Certificate is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods under supervision according to recipes and standards.
• Contributes to culinary development and creative presentations of menu items.
• Identify and solve day-to-day challenges and take corrective actions.
• Work in an open kitchen with direct customer interaction.
• Ensure knowledge of menu items and allergens.
• Deliver professional customer service to promote a positive experience.
• Assist in corporate catering and high-profile events.
• Adhere to safety standards and food handling protocols.
• Maintain clean and organized work stations and equipment.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Effective Communication

High paced environment

Follow production scheduling

Creativity with food

Scale recipes

Multitasking

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Team engagement

Accept feedback

Calm under pressure

Lifting moderate

Independent and collaborative

Customer service

Education

Grade 12

Culinary Arts Diploma / Apprenticeship / Red Seal

Food Safe Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Tools

N/A

Job description

Primary Purpose

This position assists in all areas of the culinary kitchen operation as required including hot and cold kitchens, bakeshop, retail production and special events. The incumbent will also participate as an active and supportive member of the Culinary Services group to enhance our students' experience.

Nature of Work

This position reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef. This position works as a part of a team providing support and assistance to the kitchen supervisors. Shifts are subject to change with business demands and will include early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

The incumbent is accountable to the Consumer Services Team Charter and is aligned with its purpose, vision, and values, holding themselves and each other accountable to these guiding principles.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods food under the guidance of supervisors according to standardized recipes, menus, specifications and best practices..
• Contributes to the culinary development and creative presentations of food and menu items.
• Daily, ensures a full scope of their assigned tasks to proactively identify and solve challenges and make corrective actions.
• Works in an open kitchen environment with customer interaction.
• Ensures knowledge of the menu items and allergens.
• Demonstrates professionalism and customer service to promote a positive customer experience.
• Assists in the production and presentation of corporate catering and high profile special events.
• Adheres to departmental standards, policies, procedures and safety requirements conducive to a safe working environment.
• Ensures the highest level of Food Safe Handling.
• Cleans and maintains work stations and kitchen equipment.
• Works collaboratively with other staff to ensure seamless customer service, which includes but is not limited to covering sick and vacation time.
• Treats all confidential information and materials in a confidential manner.
• Collaborates with others as required to complete assignments and support team efforts.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• The incumbent requires Grade 12
• Culinary Arts Diploma, Apprenticeship training or Red Seal Cook Certificate would be considered an asset.
• A Food Safe Certificate is required
• WHIMIS Certificate is required

Licenses: N/A

A minimum two years of experience working in a commercial kitchen setting or full service food service operation.

Skills

• Effective Communication.
• Ability to focus on cooking tasks in a high paced environment with changing priorities.
• Follow production scheduling, recipes and specifications to ensure procedures and standards of food quality are met.
• Creativity with food and presentation
• Adapt and scale recipes to production levels and application.
• Multitasking and prioritization
• Problem solving
• Exceptional work ethic. Flexible, positive and energetic with the ability to work under pressure.
• Maintain engagement with the supervisor and team, supporting and anticipating next tasks and objectives.
• Accept and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Adapt and work calmly in a sometimes fast paced environment with regularly changing priorities and tasks.
• Perform medium to moderate lifting
• Working independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Must excel in customer service and enjoy working in a kitchen and University environment.

Department: Culinary Services

Status: Term 8 Months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group: CUPE 1975

Shift: Shifts include evenings, weekends and/or stat holidays and are subject to change based on business.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.75 - 20.43 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Ancillary Services

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1

Posted Date: 7/22/2026

Closing Date: 9/2/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 4

Work Location: On Site

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.