Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of meals under the direction of the dining hall supervisor or chef. They ensure that food service operations run smoothly within the dining hall environment.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: McGill Food & Dining Services Student Housing & Hospitality Services Position Summary: Under the direction of the Dining Hall Supervisor, the Chef or the Sous-chef, sees to the preparation, cooking and service of meals. Qualifications: Diploma from an accredited culinary school plus one (1) year of related experience OR High School Leaving Diploma with five (5) years experience as a Cook. Ability to read and write English and French. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. Good communication skills. Additional Information: Seasonal Position. Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8h00-15h45; 38.75hours/week Hourly Salary: $34.42 Hours per Week: 38.75 (Full time) Location: Royal Victoria Coll. Supervisor: Dining Hall Supervisor (ER) Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-05 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of meals under the direction of the dining hall supervisor or chef. They ensure that food service operations run smoothly within the dining hall environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess either a diploma from an accredited culinary school with one year of experience or a high school diploma with five years of cooking experience. Proficiency in both English and French is required for daily communication.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Meal service
• Communication skills
• Culinary techniques
• Communication
• English Language
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Employment Equity
• Hospitality Service

Job areas

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

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