Cook

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At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together.

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To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

Please Note: This is a casual opportunity ending on or before May 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

This position involves food preparation, operational support, merchandising, and retail food service work within a cost recovery market environment that supports NAIT’s culinary and hospitality programs. The Artisanal Student Food Market operates as a learning-focused environment where many products are developed and produced through culinary curriculum, student learning activities, and applied educational experiences.

The Cook supports the daily operations of the market by supplementing student-produced products, assisting with food preparation as needed, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and supporting the organization and flow of products through the market. This role works collaboratively with leadership, coworkers, instructors, and students to help support curriculum-based production, retail merchandising, and the overall customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily market operations through food preparation, merchandising, packaging, and retail support activities.

• Supplement student-produced products as operationally required.

• Support the receiving, stocking, rotation, and presentation of products developed through culinary and hospitality programming.

• Assist with packaging, labeling, pricing, and merchandising retail products.

• Maintain product quality, consistency, freshness, and presentation standards.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, waste concerns, or quality issues to leadership.

• Receive, organize, and store products and supplies following food safety procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, storage, prep, and retail service areas.

• Operate kitchen and food service equipment safely and efficiently.

• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and workplace safety procedures at all times.

• Provide professional and courteous service when interacting with students, staff, visitors, and coworkers.

• Support and contribute to a collaborative student learning environment.

• Assist with onboarding and supporting new staff and student workers as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of food preparation methods, food safety practices, and kitchen equipment.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.

• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, organization, and product presentation.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and split shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Certificate – Cook required.

• Food Safety and Sanitation Certification required.

• Several years of experience in food service, food production, retail food environments, or hospitality operations required.

• Experience working within educational, institutional, catering, or retail food environments is an asset.

• First Aid certification may be required depending on operational assignment.

• Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Classification – Cook

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Remuneration

Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay.

Note: Remuneration for part-time positions will be pro-rated based on FTE (full-time equivalent).

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at [email protected].

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.