Cook - Sessional

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's UC Food Services seeks a Cook to prepare meals in a cafeteria setting under supervision, leading a team of Cafeteria Workers at St. George campus in Downtown Toronto.

Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent, 3 years of related experience (post-secondary culinary courses desirable) and successful completion of food safety training. Strong English communication and the ability to lead are essential. Pay rate is $26.48 per hour for the Hourly employee group.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; some post secondary culinary courses desirable.
• Three years of related working experience; further education may substitute for experience.
• Physical ability to perform duties; ability to communicate effectively in English; tact in dealing with people; ability to lead; food safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food in accordance with established recipes and menus.
• Prepares vegetables, meats and pastries for cooking.
• Sets out food in containers to be served and garnishes.
• Ensures cooking and preparation areas and utensils are cleaned after use.
• May assist in preparation of menus.
• Instructs Cafeteria Workers in food preparation.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Food safety training

Education

Grade 12 completed

Post-secondary culinary courses desirable

Job description

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Date Posted: 09/03/2026
Req ID: 50060
Faculty/Division: University College
Department: UC Food Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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.

• (a) cooks food in accordance with established recipes and menus;
• (b) prepares vegetables, meats and pastries for cooking;
• (c) sets out food in appropriate containers to be served, and garnishes;
• (d) ensures cooking and preparation areas and utensils used are cleaned after use;
• (e) may assist in preparation of menus;
• (f) instructs Cafeteria Workers in preparation of food;
• (g) assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies; and
• (h) 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.

Shift Times: Sunday (07:00 - 15:30)

Monday (08:00 - 16:30)

Tuesday (08:00 - 16:30)

Friday (07:30 - 16:00)

Saturday (07:30 - 16:00)

Closing Date:09/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea: Sessional CUPE F/T L3261
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:Job Rate: $26.48/hr
Job Category: Hospitality

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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