Cook's Helper

Original job posting

Assists the Chef in the preparation of all food items within the dining hall. Performs daily kitchen duties to support the efficient operation of the food service unit.

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: Student Housing & Hospitality Services Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chef, assists in the preparation of all food items. Qualifications Required - Diploma from an accredited culinary school OR High School Leaving Diploma with three (3) years experience as a Cook’s Helper. - Ability to read and write English and/or 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: Sunday & Saturday 13h30 - 21h15; 15.50 hours/week + Evening/Weekend premiums. Hourly Salary: $28.19 Hours per Week: 15.5 (Part time) Sunday, Saturday Location: Bishop Mountain Hall Supervisor: Dining Hall Supervisor (ER) Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-11 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

Assists the Chef in the preparation of all food items within the dining hall. Performs daily kitchen duties to support the efficient operation of the food service unit.

Requirements

Requires a diploma from an accredited culinary school or a high school diploma with three years of experience as a Cook's Helper. Candidates must possess good communication skills and the ability to read and write in English or French.

Benefits

• Evening premiums • Weekend premiums

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Culinary techniques
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Employment Equity
• Food Services
• English Language
• Food Preparation
• French Language
• Hospitality Service
• Operations
• Time Management

Job areas

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