Third Cook

Job summary

Prepare, cook, and present fast-food products properly and attractively under the direct supervision of a first or second cook. Produce food with minimal waste at varying sales levels, operate and clean kitchen equipment, maintain the immediate work area, and perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Job details

Department: Hospitality ServicesPosition covered by the Collective Agreement with the University of Guelph Food Service Employees' Association (UGFSEA) 8 Month Limited Full-Time Appointment Temporary full-time from September to April Number of Positions: 3 If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) Duties and Responsibilities Under direct supervision of the 1st Cook or 2nd Cook, a 3rd Cook works primarily with fast food products. It is the 3rd Cook’s responsibility to see that food is prepared, cooked properly and presented in an attractive manner. The incumbent must have the ability to produce food, without waste, at varying levels of sales. In addition to operating all kitchen equipment, the incumbent will be responsible for the cleanliness of this equipment and the immediate area; will perform various kitchen tasks and other duties as assigned. Requirements Grade 10 and relevant work experience in the hospitality industry in a fast paced environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be willing to work a flexible shift schedule. Employee Type: Limited Position Number: 10917161 Start Rate: $ 19.95 per hour Job Rate: $ 24.54 per hour UGFSEA Wage Grid At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date:07/21/2026 Close Date: 07/28/2026

What you’ll do

Prepare, cook, and present fast-food products properly and attractively under the direct supervision of a first or second cook. Produce food with minimal waste at varying sales levels, operate and clean kitchen equipment, maintain the immediate work area, and perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires Grade 10 and relevant hospitality experience in a fast-paced environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be willing to work a flexible shift schedule.

Listed skills

• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fast-Paced Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Presentation
• Waste Reduction
• Kitchen Equipment Operation
• Kitchen Equipment Cleaning
• Kitchen Cleanliness
• Flexible Shift Availability
• Equipment Operation
• Food Plating And Presentation
• Cleanliness
• Food Services
• Sales
• Food Preparation
• Hospitality Service
• Waste Minimization

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Third Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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