This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location

Work primarily takes place at Augustana Camrose and is an in person role.

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Food Service Department at Augustana provides all meals for students living in on-campus housing as well as walk-in customers, retail site and catering. The Assistant Supervisor/Head Chef is responsible for preparing healthy, well-balanced meals that meet client’s needs and expectations.

Position

The Assistant Supervisor/Head Chef's responsibility is to provide leadership and direction in the operation of a high quality food services program that meets the needs of students living on campus through the Dining Hall. They will be working with a complement of 20 staff members to provide a full range of daily meals, meeting special diet requirements, training and developing staff skills and offering a high level of customer service. Must be able to embrace culinary diversity and be open to adaptation.

Duties

• Ensuring customers receive high quality, nutritious meals
• Day to day operations of food services department
• Scheduling staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Cook
• Food Safety Certificate
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
• Ability to adapt cooking for varying size groups
• Effective Communication and coaching skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to accurately appraise situations and make decisions
• Deal effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working environment