FIRST COOK

St. Andrew's College; Aurora; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s College in Canada is seeking a First Cook for full-time service, with shifts Monday to Friday mornings and occasional evenings/weekends. The role supports Head Chef and Sous Chef in meal production for day and boarding students and staff, with meals served in a 320-seat dining hall.

The position requires at least 5 years of cooking experience, strong teamwork, and safe food handling skills. Compensation is hourly at $26.78, with accommodations for disabilities available on request.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience is required.
• Excellent knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Possesses strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist and consult with Head Chef and Sous Chef in food production for students, staff, and special functions.
• Provide supervision and direct staff in the timely coordination of food preparation.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and provide instruction to staff.
• Monitor the organization of food items in the storage area, ensuring proper storage and temperature maintenance.
• Maintain close communication with the Head Chef and Director of Food Services, reporting any obstacles to meeting performance and work standards.
• Motivate staff to perform duties as required.
• Accountable for safe work performance and the safety of others as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act and adhering to all rules and regulations as stated in the SAC Personnel Policies handbook.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Job description

We invite applications for a full-time opportunity at St. Andrew’s College in the role of FIRST COOK. The regular hours for this role will be Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.Scheduled shifts will include evenings and weekends. Cole Dining Hall has seating for up to 320 people and hosts day and boarding students and staff for three meals per day, in addition to special events and receptions.

The primary responsibilities of the First Cook include:

• Assist and consult with Head Chef and Sous Chef in food production for students, staff, and special functions.
• Provide supervision and direct staff in the timely coordination of food preparation.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and provide instruction to staff.
• Monitor the organization of food items in the storage area, ensuring proper storage and temperature maintenance.
• Maintain close communication with the Head Chef and Director of Food Services, reporting any obstacles to meeting performance and work standards.
• Motivate staff to perform duties as required.
• Accountable for safe work performance and the safety of others as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act and adhering to all rules and regulations as stated in the SAC Personnel Policies handbook.

We seek candidates with the following credentials:

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience is required
• Excellent knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Possesses strong teamwork skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Compensation: The hourly wage for this position is $26.78/hour.

Vacancy: This position is being posted to fill a current vacancy.

We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive, and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. By extension, we are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580.

We are committed to building a sense of belonging in our community.

By dedicating ourselves to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment, we will foster and accept the unique individuality of each of our citizens, ensuring all members feel valued and respected.