Cook's Helper (casual)

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Hiring Unit: Student Housing & Hospitality Services Under the direction of the Supervisor, 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.
• Good communication skills. Knowledge of French and English. Mc. Gill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. Additional information Temporary part-time position August 22, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Work hours and location are variable. Hourly Salary: $28.19 Hours per Week: up to 38.75 per week (day, evening, night). Must be available for weekend schedules from Sunday to Saturday, according to needs. Location: Bishop Mountain Hall/Royal Victoria College/Douglas Hall, as per need. Supervisor: Dining Hall Supervisor and/or Chef As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer: Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy (if eligible) Paid time off over the December holiday period (if eligible) Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents (if eligible) Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits (if eligible) Before applying, please note that to work at Mc. Gill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: Mc. Gill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4 . For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here . Mc. Gill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities. At Mc. Gill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. Mc. Gill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. Mc. Gill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.