Lab Assistant – Lac La Biche Campus

Portage College is looking for someone with a background in culinary arts to work in this dual-role position as a lab assistant to the Professional Cook program and frontline cashier in the Grill at the Lac La Biche campus. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Assist professional cook instructors with preparation and equipment organization for cooking classes, including:
• Preparing food (e.g. scaling and measuring foods, chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing stocks/sauces)
• Maintaining stock/inventory.
• Ensuring proper food handling and sanitation practices are followed.
• Ensuring efficiency and quality of food preparation.
• Produce and package food for sale in the Grill.
• Perform front line cashier and customer service duties including handling cash, credit and debit purchases/refunds using point of sale system.
• Accountable to balance cash at beginning and/or end of shift.

qualifications and experience

• Certificate or diploma in culinary arts. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Experience using point of sales systems.
• Experience handling food and knowledge of proper food handling procedures. Related training in food safety, WHMIS and first aid.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong skills in organization, multitasking, and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate The Grill hours and program requirements.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check