Job Title: Hot Lunch Cook
Application Deadline:
September 20, 2024
Position Summary:
The OCAD Student Union (OCAD SU) is seeking a dedicated and experienced student with a background in food services for the position of Hot Lunch Cook. The Hot Lunch Cook will work with the Hot Lunch Coordinator to plan and prepare a vegan, pay-what-you-can community drop-in lunch every Tuesday and Thursday on campus. Responsibilities include ingredient procurement, meal preparation, cooking, and serving.
Reports to: Manager of HR & Administration
Working Relationship: Hot Lunch Coordinator, Finance Manager, Director of Diversity & Equity
Rate of Pay & Hours of Work:
$18.38 per hour for 10 hours per week, plus 4% vacation pay and 8% in lieu of benefits pay, minus applicable deductions for income taxes, CPP, and EI. Payment is bi-weekly upon submission of timesheets. Hours of work will be determined based on employee availability and supervisor agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Hot Lunch Coordinator in planning and preparing two vegan and mostly gluten-free meals per week, ensuring they are nutritious, culturally diverse, and inclusive of options for those with food allergies and sensitivities.
- Follow instructions for meal preparation, cooking, and serving.
- Purchase produce and ingredients from local grocers.
- Follow all food handling, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Maintain a clean and presentable cooking and serving area.
- Handle petty cash and receipts for food, supplies, and equipment purchases.
- Set up cooking and serving stations and arrange the dining area.
- Collect and count donations to the Hot Lunch program.
- Participate in regular meetings with the Hot Lunch team and broader OCAD SU staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Food Handler certification from the City of Toronto or willingness to obtain certification within 14 days of employment (OCAD SU will arrange and cover the cost if needed).
- Experience preparing and serving food in large quantities.
- Knowledge of food safety, food allergies, and potential cross-contamination.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Comfort with cash handling and budgeting.
- Proficiency with Google Drive.
- Ability to lift moderate to heavy loads, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliability, punctuality, and trustworthiness.
- Knowledge about nutrition and food systems, and food security is an asset.
- Experience in not-for-profit organizations, student organizations, or arts organizations is considered an asset.
- Priority given to candidates with availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Contact (where to apply):
Uzoma Ekpunobi:
equity@ocadsu.org
For questions or inquiries, you may email the same address.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter in a single document (in PDF format) with subject line ”Hot Lunch Cook, by September 20th 2024 at 11:59PM.
Additional Statements:
The OCAD Student Union thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. OCAD SU is committed to ensuring an inclusive campus and community. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with differing abilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. OCAD SU will accommodate job applicants with disabilities during the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation. For more information, please visit the OCAD SU Website.
Organization Description:
The OCAD Student Union is a not-for-profit organization serving approximately 5,000 members. It operates various programs and services on campus, advocates for students' interests, and represents the student body in various forums. The OCAD SU is committed to inclusivity and operates with an anti-oppressive framework and a commitment to decolonization.
