Nova Scotia Community College

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Manager, Administrative Services the cook will:

·Be responsible for all operations of the Campus Cafeteria, which includes supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering supplies and equipment, receiving and storage of food supplies.

·Be responsible for overseeing the cleanliness of the cafeteria and food preparation areas in accordance with legislated standards for hygiene and the management of cash receipts.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is Journeyperson cook status (Red Seal interprovincial) in cooking.
• In addition, you possess the Food Handler's course, WHMIS training and approved Emergency First Aid including CPR.
• You have a minimum of five years of recent or related occupational experience in food service with a successful track record of supervising others.
• Experience working in a cafeteria would be considerred an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and E-mail.
• You have demonstrated experience completing general maintenance duties (e.g. general and/or preventative and/or scheduled maintenance duties

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in operating equipment in a kitchen environment.
• You are familiar with and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.
• You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to food service.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in food service.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning.
• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at ([email protected]). Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.