About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Hospitality Services Opportunity - Union (USW Local 1998)
Posting Date: July 22, 2025
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Position Title: Cook
Appointment: Term Contract - 5 months
Classification: 4
Department: Hospitality Services
Salary: Probationary $24.35 – Step 1 Rate $26.31 – Step 2 $29.45
Schedule: 32 hours per week, schedule to be confirmed. Weekends and evenings may be required.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Chef, the incumbent is responsible for volume food preparation for Victoria University Food Services. This involves: preparing, cooking, decorating, displaying, assisting Chef provide service to students, community and guests of Victoria University.
Qualifications Required:
Education
Certification from an accredited culinary training program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
A minimum of three years of volume food production experience in a large institutional or commercial establishment.
Other
Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with staff and customers. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written). Physical ability to perform duties described and to use indicated equipment. Has knowledge of current Food Service industry trends. Food Handler Certification and WHMIS training required.
Duties:
The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.
Food production for dining hall and Ned's Café
- Read menu for the day to determine what and how much to prepare, following approved standardized recipes
- Under the direction of the Chef, cook food for dining hall and Ned's Cafe, with a focus on food quality
- Anticipate needs for meal by interpreting past records and considering current conditions, to ensure availability of items without creating waste
- Communicate with Chef regarding use of leftover food
- Enter meal count into log book at the end of the meal to maintain accurate records of attendance
- Prepare “grab ‘n go items” for Ned's Cafe
- Preparation for upcoming meals
- Read menu for following meal/day to determine what needs to be prepped
- Prep duties involve cleaning and chopping vegetables, taking food out of the freezer, marinating meats
Food production during meals
- Cook food on a per order basis; this includes any foods which need to be cooked immediately before sending up to the servery
- Communicate with the lead hand/supervisors and servers in order to anticipate needs for the meal
- Send food up to the servery or to Ned's Café, as requested; this includes any foods which may be cooked in advance and kept warmed until needed
- Be prepared with a backup plan in case any food items run out
- At end of dinner, cover leftover food and store as appropriate
Food production for functions
- Read function sheet to determine what, how much, and when to prepare food
- Cook all necessary function food, with a focus on food quality
- Function food includes prepared frozen foods, steam table food, and food to order
- Assist with functions, where an experienced meat carver is needed, or to supervise the appearance of served meals
Other duties
- Inform Chef of dwindling or out of stock supplies, or any broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Ensure equipment and appliances are cleaned as they are used and sanitized according to WHMIS legislation and Health and Safety Codes
- Ensure equipment is cleaned as it is used, this includes taking soiled utensils and cooking wares to the dish room as necessary
TO APPLY:
Internal candidates are asked to submit their applications online by logging onto Dayforce. Please visit https://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/careers/ and click Internal Opportunities to login and apply.
External Candidates may proceed by clicking "Apply" above.
Victoria University thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Victoria University
Victoria University prides itself on being excellent and inclusive. We are ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and we actively support students to reach their full individual potential. We are delivering the unique VU Block Model – a first in Australia.
After two years, this progressive, smarter way to undertake tertiary study has resulted in soaring pass rates, an increase in grade averages, and recognition from the International Education Association of Australia Excellence Awards for innovation and excellence in education.
VU is a university with strong ties to industry, with access to workplace learning opportunities that will give our students real-world experience, ensuring that they are work-ready upon graduation.
With 15 research disciplines ranked at or above world standard in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessments, VU Research offers preeminent research opportunities in sport, health and active living, and sustainable industries and liveable cities.
VU is also a global leader in sports science education. Its world-renowned Institute for Health & Sport fosters close relationships with over 350 sport-related partners including elite sporting organisations.
VU has more than 40,000 students from over 90 countries studying onshore and 5400 studying at VU’s partner institutions in the People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
VU continues to offer its diverse student body an accessible, flexible, internationally engaged and industry-focused education that produces job-ready graduates.
Find out more about the VU Block Model: http://www.vu.edu.au Search career opportunities at VU: http://www.vu.edu.au/careers
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) / 02475D (Sydney) / RTO Code: 3113
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Hospitality Services Opportunity - Union (USW Local 1998)
Posting Date: July 22, 2025
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Position Title: Cook
Appointment: Term Contract - 5 months
Classification: 4
Department: Hospitality Services
Salary: Probationary $24.35 – Step 1 Rate $26.31 – Step 2 $29.45
Schedule: 32 hours per week, schedule to be confirmed. Weekends and evenings may be required.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Chef, the incumbent is responsible for volume food preparation for Victoria University Food Services. This involves: preparing, cooking, decorating, displaying, assisting Chef provide service to students, community and guests of Victoria University.
Qualifications Required:
Education
Certification from an accredited culinary training program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
A minimum of three years of volume food production experience in a large institutional or commercial establishment.
Other
Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with staff and customers. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written). Physical ability to perform duties described and to use indicated equipment. Has knowledge of current Food Service industry trends. Food Handler Certification and WHMIS training required.
Duties:
The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.
Food production for dining hall and Ned's Café
- Read menu for the day to determine what and how much to prepare, following approved standardized recipes
- Under the direction of the Chef, cook food for dining hall and Ned's Cafe, with a focus on food quality
- Anticipate needs for meal by interpreting past records and considering current conditions, to ensure availability of items without creating waste
- Communicate with Chef regarding use of leftover food
- Enter meal count into log book at the end of the meal to maintain accurate records of attendance
- Prepare “grab ‘n go items” for Ned's Cafe
- Preparation for upcoming meals
- Read menu for following meal/day to determine what needs to be prepped
- Prep duties involve cleaning and chopping vegetables, taking food out of the freezer, marinating meats
Food production during meals
- Cook food on a per order basis; this includes any foods which need to be cooked immediately before sending up to the servery
- Communicate with the lead hand/supervisors and servers in order to anticipate needs for the meal
- Send food up to the servery or to Ned's Café, as requested; this includes any foods which may be cooked in advance and kept warmed until needed
- Be prepared with a backup plan in case any food items run out
- At end of dinner, cover leftover food and store as appropriate
Food production for functions
- Read function sheet to determine what, how much, and when to prepare food
- Cook all necessary function food, with a focus on food quality
- Function food includes prepared frozen foods, steam table food, and food to order
- Assist with functions, where an experienced meat carver is needed, or to supervise the appearance of served meals
Other duties
- Inform Chef of dwindling or out of stock supplies, or any broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Ensure equipment and appliances are cleaned as they are used and sanitized according to WHMIS legislation and Health and Safety Codes
- Ensure equipment is cleaned as it is used, this includes taking soiled utensils and cooking wares to the dish room as necessary
TO APPLY:
Internal candidates are asked to submit their applications online by logging onto Dayforce. Please visit https://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/careers/ and click Internal Opportunities to login and apply.
External Candidates may proceed by clicking "Apply" above.
Victoria University thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Victoria University
Victoria University prides itself on being excellent and inclusive. We are ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and we actively support students to reach their full individual potential. We are delivering the unique VU Block Model – a first in Australia.
After two years, this progressive, smarter way to undertake tertiary study has resulted in soaring pass rates, an increase in grade averages, and recognition from the International Education Association of Australia Excellence Awards for innovation and excellence in education.
VU is a university with strong ties to industry, with access to workplace learning opportunities that will give our students real-world experience, ensuring that they are work-ready upon graduation.
With 15 research disciplines ranked at or above world standard in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessments, VU Research offers preeminent research opportunities in sport, health and active living, and sustainable industries and liveable cities.
VU is also a global leader in sports science education. Its world-renowned Institute for Health & Sport fosters close relationships with over 350 sport-related partners including elite sporting organisations.
VU has more than 40,000 students from over 90 countries studying onshore and 5400 studying at VU’s partner institutions in the People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
VU continues to offer its diverse student body an accessible, flexible, internationally engaged and industry-focused education that produces job-ready graduates.
Find out more about the VU Block Model: http://www.vu.edu.au Search career opportunities at VU: http://www.vu.edu.au/careers
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) / 02475D (Sydney) / RTO Code: 3113