Assistant Cook – Part Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date:
November 28, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$23.31 - $29.14
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work
Up to 27.5 hours per week
Contract
6 months
Department
Recreation, Community & Culture
Location
This position is required to work in person at various recreation and community centres throughout Burlington, the main location will be Burlington Seniors’ Centre and is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
The City of Burlington is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the daily operations of our volunteer-run Bistro and food service programs. This role assists the Chef and Food Services team with daily meal preparation, counter service, inventory tasks, and menu development for both small and large-scale events. This role will deliver quality food experiences for adult and older-adult participants. The position requires strong teamwork skills, an understanding of the volunteer cycle, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse and intergenerational community.
Staff are supported by the Coordinator, Food Services and report to the Supervisor, Recreation Services. Hours vary based on program needs, special events, and seasonal meal programs.
Hours worked may vary from 0-27.5 hours per week with typical weeks being 8-12 hours. Evening and weekend programs occur on a regular basis, and availability during these times is required.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Cook will be responsible for:
- Facilitate and support the food services program in a fun, motivating, and safe environment.
- Assist with daily kitchen operations including food preparation, program set up, meal service, and clean up.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with Public Health and Safe Food Handling requirements.
- Support the creation and execution of weekly and monthly volunteer schedules and communicate shift duties and service expectations for coordinator review.
- Complete administrative tasks such as tallying sales, balancing cash, updating menu boards, and submitting receipts.
- Provide on-the-job coaching and guidance to volunteers to ensure a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for staff, volunteers, and customers.
- During event or program delivery, ensuring flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances with positivity and modifying delivery or plan as needed while maintaining quality and enjoyment. Adapting to the different needs of participants and volunteers.
- Working collaboratively with Customer Experience and Facility Operations staff.
- Maintain positive, respectful communication with community members, volunteers, and staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills. They will foster teamwork, provide leadership to dedicated volunteers and display patience, empathy and active listening skills.
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C and Food Handling Certification required, or ability to maintain prior to first shift
- Experience working with Adults and Older Adults (55 years of age and over) are requirements of this position.
- All staff must complete mandatory training prior to their first shift; training is offered through a combination of online and in-person learning.
- This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
Assistant Cook – Part Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date:
November 28, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$23.31 - $29.14
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work
Up to 27.5 hours per week
Contract
6 months
Department
Recreation, Community & Culture
Location
This position is required to work in person at various recreation and community centres throughout Burlington, the main location will be Burlington Seniors’ Centre and is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
The City of Burlington is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the daily operations of our volunteer-run Bistro and food service programs. This role assists the Chef and Food Services team with daily meal preparation, counter service, inventory tasks, and menu development for both small and large-scale events. This role will deliver quality food experiences for adult and older-adult participants. The position requires strong teamwork skills, an understanding of the volunteer cycle, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse and intergenerational community.
Staff are supported by the Coordinator, Food Services and report to the Supervisor, Recreation Services. Hours vary based on program needs, special events, and seasonal meal programs.
Hours worked may vary from 0-27.5 hours per week with typical weeks being 8-12 hours. Evening and weekend programs occur on a regular basis, and availability during these times is required.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Cook will be responsible for:
- Facilitate and support the food services program in a fun, motivating, and safe environment.
- Assist with daily kitchen operations including food preparation, program set up, meal service, and clean up.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with Public Health and Safe Food Handling requirements.
- Support the creation and execution of weekly and monthly volunteer schedules and communicate shift duties and service expectations for coordinator review.
- Complete administrative tasks such as tallying sales, balancing cash, updating menu boards, and submitting receipts.
- Provide on-the-job coaching and guidance to volunteers to ensure a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for staff, volunteers, and customers.
- During event or program delivery, ensuring flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances with positivity and modifying delivery or plan as needed while maintaining quality and enjoyment. Adapting to the different needs of participants and volunteers.
- Working collaboratively with Customer Experience and Facility Operations staff.
- Maintain positive, respectful communication with community members, volunteers, and staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills. They will foster teamwork, provide leadership to dedicated volunteers and display patience, empathy and active listening skills.
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C and Food Handling Certification required, or ability to maintain prior to first shift
- Experience working with Adults and Older Adults (55 years of age and over) are requirements of this position.
- All staff must complete mandatory training prior to their first shift; training is offered through a combination of online and in-person learning.
- This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.