Cook - Full-Time Sessional (3 vacancies)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Cook to prepare food in a cafeteria setting, lead a team of Cafeteria Workers, and ensure food safety training is completed. Candidates should have a high school diploma, culinary training, and at least three years of cooking experience. Work involves various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Three years of related working experience, further education may be substituted for experience.
• Successful completion of food safety training is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food in accordance with established recipes and menus.
• Instructs Cafeteria Workers in preparation of food.
• Maintains inventory and ordering supplies.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)

Leadership abilities

Physical ability to perform required duties

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Some post secondary culinary courses

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, cooks food in accordance with established recipes in a cafeteria operation, leads a group of Cafeteria Workers.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

• cooks food in accordance with established recipes and menus;
• prepares vegetables, meats and pastries for cooking;
• sets out food in appropriate containers to be served, and garnishes;
• ensures cooking and preparation areas and utensils used are cleaned after use;
• may assist in preparation of menus;
• instructs Cafeteria Workers in preparation of food;
• assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies; and
• other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

• Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, some post secondary culinary courses are desirable.
• Experience: Three years of related working experience, further education may be substituted for experience.
• Other: Physical ability to perform required duties, ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), tact in dealing with people and ability to lead. Successful completion of food safety training.

Shifts: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Friday: 1:30pm-10:00pm, Saturday: 1:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday: 1:00pm-9:30pm, Wednesday: 8:00am-4:30pm, Thursday: 1:00pm-9:30pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday: 1:00-9:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Saturday: 1:00pm-9:30pm

Please note: This job is being reposted. Previous applicants have already been considered.

Closing Date: 09/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly, CUPE 3261 FTPT
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Full-Time Sessional
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $26.48/hr
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services