Student Line Cook - Cafe of the Student Association

The Current is seeking a skilled, reliable, and motivated Student Line Cook to prepare high-quality breakfast and lunch menu items for our student-owned and operated on-campus café. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing food to established recipes and standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring all food is prepared, handled, and stored in accordance with food safety, sanitation, and public health standards.

Role details:

100 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5A6

• Location: The Current 
• Position Type: (15 hrs per week)
• Salary/Hourly Rate: $17.95/hr

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast and lunch menu items, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Follow daily production schedules to ensure fresh food is available while minimizing waste.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, measuring, and organizing food items for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen and food preparation area.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Adhere to all public health, sanitation, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory of food products and kitchen supplies and communicate restocking needs to management.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts of food production items.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance or equipment concerns as needed.
• Assist in developing new menu items, daily features, and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete daily cleaning, opening, and closing duties as required.
• Work collaboratively with café staff to support efficient daily operations and provide excellent customer service during service periods.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and properly storing deliveries using FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student at St. Lawrence College (Kingston) for the full academic school year.
• Must be in a good academic standing and must maintain the status of “Student in good academic standing” (GPA 3.0) and abide by all SA and SLC policies throughout the academic year.
• Previous line cook or commercial kitchen experience in a café, restaurant, or food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and safe food handling procedures.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Experience preparing breakfast and lunch menu items in a fast-paced environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekdays, and occasional special events as required.

How to Apply:

Resume and Cover Letter Accepted By:

Email – sahr@sl.on.ca

Subject Line: The Current – Student Line Cook