Job Description

POSITION: Food Services Cook, Full-time

Starting Date: November 2025

Wage Range: $20-$22 per hour

Albert College is an independent day and boarding school for students in PK to Grade 12 in Belleville, Ontario. A student's experience of the five 'A's - academics, arts, athletics, active citizenship and adventure - is integral to an Albert College education. We strive to inspire excellence in all five of the A's, ensuring students develop into global citizens within our close family environment.

Position Summary:

The Food Services Cook works in collaboration with the Food Services Manager and ensures a quality food service program for the Senior School, Junior School and Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC), which includes overseeing the day-to-day operations; preparing all components in the Senior School kitchen, daily snacks and requested special functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of cooking experience (Red Seal is an asset)

Strong Baking Skills

Flexibility to work additional hours as requested and as possible

Other Assets:

Valid Driver's Licence

Valid ServSafe or Serve Smart Certification

First Aid

Applicant must be reliable, personable and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position requires availability for both weekends and weekdays during the school year and summer school days and weekends. For further details, please refer to the job description attached.

The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a resume and covering letter to:

Jennifer Kimball, CPA, CA

Chief Financial Officer

Albert College
160 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario K8P 1A6
Fax: 613.968.9651 jobposting@albertcollege.ca

Albert College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To participate and lead in the hot and cold food production of Albert College during specific time periods, to meet the diverse needs of the Food Services Department including meals for customers in the Albert College, Ackerman Dining Hall, EPLC, Cafe and catered events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for preparing and overseeing the preparation, production and presentation of specific hot and cold food menu selections for a designated time period or shift.

2. Responsible for the effective operation of the kitchen (unless notified differently) by supervising other kitchen staff once the manager has left the premises and ensuring the kitchen is left clean at the end of an evening shift ready for the next working day.

3. Responsibilities utilizing current industry and recognized culinary techniques in production, presentation, and service to assure quality. Provides high quality food in a professional and efficient manner.

4. Participates in the production of meals and food items by following established menus; performing and/or observing methods of preparation; sampling prepared dishes; viewing colour, texture and garnishments; verifying portion sizes; taking note of special nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of customers.

5. Discusses shift production requirements including recipe, production, portion, and presentation with Manager.

6. Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, health and safety policies by observing federal, provincial and municipal regulations, maintaining first aid and CPR certification.

7. Completes tasks in a timely manner to ensure mealtime parameters are met.

8. Maintains cost control by following accurate portioning.

9. Report all culinary equipment defects, safety issues and food related concerns to the Manager.

10. Completes records and meal counts as required.

11. Operates all kitchen equipment including choppers, mixers, ovens and specialty equipment in a safe manner.

12. Prepares and cooks menu items using various cooking methods including frying, steaming, poaching, grilling, roasting, saute, broiling and baking.

13. As requested, or time permits, does prep work for future requirements/meals.

14. Ability to prepare menu items from raw/scratch and pre-prepared states. Cook and prepare such items as meat, fish, sauces, soups, vegetables, salads, stocks, and other menu items.

15. Adheres to all pre-set standards of culinary quality and consistency.

16. Knowledgeable of the products produced and provides accurate information to staff and customers as requested. Seeks information from Manager for situations that require an in-depth response.

17. Maintains a clean and safe (Health & Safety and Food Safety) work environment at all times.

18. Assists other team members in any capacity as required.

19. Perform other duties as required to contribute to the team effort and achieve the objectives of the Food Services Department.

20. Helps to organize, create, and participate in special events.

21. Assists in ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly on a trouble-free basis.

22. Other relevant duties as required by the Food Services Manager.

Health & Safety

Maintain and uphold all of the College's Health and Safety Policies including but not limited to following safe work procedures, knowing and complying with all the laws and regulations, reporting any injury or illness immediately, reporting unsafe acts and conditions along with the overriding principle of taking reasonable precautions to protect oneself and others.

CORE VALUES

Embrace Albert College's Core Values of Individuality, Compassion, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Optimism. Employ respect, excellence, honesty, customer focus and continuous improvement in all interactions and tasks.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Staff required to wear prescribed items for the department as per hygiene/safety requirements including but not limited to clean uniform, closed toe anti slip footwear, hair net, apron, oven mitts, gloves and any other station specific safety clothing or equipment. Heavy lifting on a daily basis and long periods of standing.

Preferred job qualifications:

Two years of cooking experience (Red Seal is an asset) Strong Baking Skills Flexibility to work weekends, weekdays and additional hours as requested and as possible Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills for dealing with prospective families, current parents, students, faculty and all members of the community. Possess a cultural awareness and sensitivity to diversity of student and staff backgrounds A current Vulnerable Sector check.
The College will ensure the successful completion in the following College sponsored programs:

Food Handlers Certificate Standard First aid 2-day course WHIMS training

Note:

Personal effects including jewellery that may cause personal injury or sanitary hazards and use of perfumes/scents as determined by Food Service Manager are strictly prohibited.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person