TwelvEighty Bar & Grill Line Cook - PT positions for MSU members / Students

McMasters Student Union; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A student-focused organization in Hamilton seeks a part-time Line Cook to prepare and cook high-quality food for the campus community. Responsibilities include following menu specifications and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have culinary experience and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers variable hours and a starting rate of $17.35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have skills in verbal communication.
• Experience in a customer service-oriented industry preferred.
• Past restaurant experience and ability to work in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to specifications.
• Handle customer service situations effectively.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Tools

Taleo

Sharp knives

Job description

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

This position closes on Thursday Sept 4 however we will begin reviewing resumes immediately.

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to TwelvEighty specifications and in line with servers orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Effort and 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 injury
• Late 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: September 1 2025 - April 30 2026

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Rate: $17.35 per hour (increasing in Oct with minimum wage increase)

Hours: Variable

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort 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 [redacted]. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1