Kitchen Lead - Cambridge, Canada - Conestoga Students Incorporated

Conestoga Students Incorporated

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Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary:
$20.50/hour

Location:
Conestoga College - Reuter Drive Campus, The Reuter Market

Reports to:
Food Services Supervisor

Time Requirement: 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate:
$20.50

Conestoga Students Incorporated ("CSI") was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses.

All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

Conestoga Student Services Incorporated ("CSSI"), in close collaboration with CSI, provides the students of Conestoga College with a variety of services related to food, hospitality, and wellness.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Kitchen Lead is responsible for preparing food items for a full-serve restaurant while maintaining a healthy and safe kitchen workspace.

In the course of this work, the Kitchen Lead will be required to use hot cooktops, sharp tools, and other cooking equipment.

Occasionally, restocking and storing inventory will also be necessary.

In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Food Services Supervisor.

It is also important that the Kitchen Lead works extremely closely with the Food Services Supervisor to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of the restaurant.

In all activities, it is crucial that the Kitchen Lead recognize that service to students and guests is a top priority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General

Prepare and cook food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering events in accordance with the provided specifications/recipes
Follow all specifications for ingredients and plate presentation
Operate cooktops and other kitchen equipment
Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment
Maintain a clean and safe work environment to ensure the health & safety of guests and coworkers at all times; clean and sanitize all work areas and frequently touched surfaces before and after every use, including (but not limited to): food preparation areas, cooking equipment, storage areas, floors, service areas
Manage time and priorities to ensure all food orders are completed on time
Work as a team with fellow Food Services staff

Other General Duties

Work in accordance with corporate bylaws, policies and procedures, particularly to the CSSI Mission Statement
Practise professionalism and impartiality when handling sensitive personal information
Maintain confidentiality for business practices
Strict adherence to Health & Safety laws, policies, and procedures
Adhere to CSSI's work attire standards
Work in an organized manner where detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical
Attend meetings and committees when required
Work with members of the College to build strong relationships between CSSI and Conestoga College
Mandatory attendance at monthly staff meetings and CSSIrelated training days
Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands

This position may spend long periods of time standing and walking. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 50lbs may also be required from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

This position performs work primarily in an enclosed food preparation area and is faced with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

Work is also required with and near hazardous kitchen equipment, including (but not limited to) a cooking range and sharp objects.

Some work may be required after regular hours and on weekends.

Sensory Demands

This position may require long periods of work in a warm and busy environment.

Mental Demands

This position is expected to maintain a consistent sense of urgency while completing multiple competing priorities within short timeframes, which can cause significant stress.

The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues.

QUALIFICATIONS- Deep understanding of best practices in cooking and food preparation

Understanding of CSSI's food services
Comprehension of instructions and information relating to CSSI's food services
Customer service skills
Cultural competence

Food Handler's Certificate is a great asset but not required

Be in a fulltime degree, diploma or certificate program at Conestoga College
Maintain a fulltime course load. Parttime studies may be allowed for students who are registered with Accessibility Services and require a reduced load
For Fall term positions (September to December), students must be returning to fulltime studies in the Winter term in order to be eligible.
Have a valid Social Insurance Number

International students must: