TwelvEighty Bar & Grill Line Cook - Part time positions (Students and non-student positions)

McMasters Student Union; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A university campus dining establishment is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and cook high-quality food. Responsibilities include following specifications and handling customer orders effectively. Ideal candidates should have restaurant experience and excellent communication skills. The role demands the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Shifts include daytime hours with some evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Past restaurant experience preferred.
• Experience in campus environment preferred.
• Some computer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as per specifications.
• Handle customer service situations quickly.
• Ensure a pleasant working environment despite challenges.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Tools

P.O.S.

Various cooking equipment

Job description

TwelvEighty Bar & Grill offers a great selection of delicious food at an affordable price and is located on campus at McMaster University.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking the freshest, top quality food as per TwelvEighty specifications and per server’s order.

This posting closes on Sunday, November 23 at 11:59pm.

Various shifts - mostly day, but could include evenings and/or weekends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in verbal communication required to deal with customers and others within the organizations
• Must have organizational skills
• Background in customer service oriented industry

Effort & Responsibility

• Ability to make decisions quickly and often without warning (i.e. customer service situations)

Working Conditions

• Work environment is pleasant but challenging - often the line cook is performing several tasks simultaneously
• Loud volume, noisy, smoky environment
• Potential risk of personal injuryLate evenings and weekends
• Some heavy lifting may be required

Training and Experience

• Past restaurant experience preferred
• Experience in campus environment preferred
• Some computer experience is an asset

Equipment

• P.O.S.
• Printer
• Sharp knives
• Tongs
• Ladles
• Serving spoons
• Various cooking equipment (oven, fryers, broiler, stove top, dishwasher)

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description.

Term: Current - April 30, 2026

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Rate: $17.75 per hour for students - Variable hours, less than 20 per week

Rate: $21.00 per hour experienced non-students - Approx 20-30 hours per week

We thank all applicants for their interest and efficiency in applying for the position, and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director by email at [e-mail]. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.