Company Biography:

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.

At Lambton College, we're proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you'll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Assists program faculty in menu preparation and the daily supervision of kitchen operations by assigning duties to the kitchen staff according to established standards.

• Ensures proper handling and delivery of food, oversees food quality/quantity production, recipe costing and portion control; maintains sanitation standards and cleaning methods by following established methods.

• Demonstrates practical/basic cooking methods, baking and culinary techniques of food handling to kitchen staff and students.

• Estimates/requisitions food supplies and equipment including the control of inventory by checking stock rotation and maintains a working knowledge of supplies on hand.

• Ensures that the work area and equipment are in good repair and that adequate supplies/equipment are available following established procedures and standards.

• Provides direction to kitchen staff and students as directed by program faculty.

• Works various shifts as assigned.

• Performs other related duties.

About the Position:

This is a regular part-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Associate VP Student Success working 9 hours per week at an hourly rate of $24.43. This is a less than 12 month role; with the months of July & August off annually.

The successful candidate will support program faculty in a full food service operation. Demonstrates procedures to students in the culinary program as determined by the faculty. Establishes/implements food production and kitchen sanitation procedures including the requisition of food supplies and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma with red seal certification or equivalent is required at the point of hire into this position
• Up to eighteen months of related, progressive work experience
• Relevant work related training and/or demonstrated work experience in an institutional or hotel/restaurant setting where there is a high volume of food prepared/consumed
• Experience in cooking methods and techniques, volume cooking, cost control, dietary and food service standards/ procedures, kitchen management and applicable health and safety standards/practices
• Practical aspects of food production within industry guidelines

Closing Statement:

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks:

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing in our People:

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Investing in our People

Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan:

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.

Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan: