Cook/Supervisor

Description of Duties

Luther College at the University of Regina is seeking a Cook/Supervisor for a full-time term position (40 hours/week). Reporting to the Manager of Culinary Operations, the Cook/Supervisor is responsible for performing duties pertaining to the preparation and serving of all food items on the daily menu as well as the supervision of other staff employed in the production and serving area in the absence of the Manager of Culinary Operations.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Following a menu, preparation and presentation of food to be served in the cafeteria, at catered events, and for other functions as required, typically for between 150-500 people at once;
• Ability to follow a baking recipe and prepare an assortment of desserts as required, typically for between 150-500 people at once;
• Is responsible for ensuring over all sanitation, food handling and storage standards established by the Federal and Provincial Health Departments as well as Luther College are adhered to and met;
• Ensure proper internal food temperatures with a calibrated thermometer while cooking and maintain while holding and serving;
• Keeping food properly dated and rotated to maintain safety and freshness standards at all times;
• Clean and maintain cooking equipment;
• Check menu in advance to ensure there are sufficient food supplies in stock and participate in production planning meetings with the Manager of Culinary Operations as necessary;
• Adhere to and maintain a respectful workplace as per the Luther College Respectful University Policy and Procedures;
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Culinary Operations.

Shift Supervisor Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Placing orders for food supplies as required in accordance with proper ordering procedure;
• Scheduling;
• Manage sick calls when on duty, including weekends;
• Provide a hands-on leadership role in the kitchen
• Assist in developing and improving existing kitchen processes and procedures
• Assist with managing the increased workload in the kitchen
• Elevate the delivery of catering services
• Coach and educate staff on food preparation and cooking
• Provide support, assistance and coverage for the Manager of Culinary Operations
• Strengthen existing team with improved planning, revenue generation, and purchasing
• Enhance student and guest satisfaction with improved preparation and cooking methods
• Completing incident report forms regarding conflicts, late shift arrivals, and incompletion of assigned duties among staff members in the absence of the Manager of Culinary Operations;
• Leading by example and imparting the importance of a good work ethic and cleanliness of self and workplace to staff;

Qualifications:

• Graduation from grade 12 and completion of recognized cooking course. Completion of Red Seal Journeyperson’s Certificate would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and at least five years of experience as a supervisory Cook in a comparable environment may also be considered;
• A demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety practices and procedures is required and knowledge of cleaning materials and chemicals used in the College and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS);
• Knowledge of supervisory practices, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, faculty and students;
• Experience operating equipment such as dishwashers, mixing machines, ovens, toasters and similar equipment typically found in a cafeteria environment is essential;
• Demonstrated experience in checking stock and supplies, placing food orders, reconciling them when they are delivered;
• Being organized, friendly, patient, reliable and hardworking;
• Service oriented perspective with internal and external clients;
• A proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required;
• Physical fitness including the ability to periodically lift moderately heavy loads in a safe manner;
• As this position may interact with students, a criminal record check will be required;
• Affinity with the goals of Luther College and the small college environment in which flexibility, warmth, and cordiality are necessary and valued.

Supervision

At times, the position includes supervision of other food service employees.

Environment

This position is routinely in contact with students, faculty, staff, and senior administration as well as conference or catering guests. External contacts may include delivery personnel, inspectors from regulatory bodies, and the general public.

Work Hours
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. The position requires shift work including a combination of evening and weekend hours. Working hours can be irregular and extended hours will be required from time to time.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $22.57 to $27.10 per hour, plus a supervisory stipend when acting as a shift supervisor.

Luther College offers vacation, medical and dental benefits, and an employee and family assistance plan for those who qualify for benefits after a waiting period. Casual positions are not eligible for benefits.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references as a single pdf document to humanresources@luthercollege.edu by November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Luther College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Applicants are invited to self-identify in as many categories as apply. You may identify in more than one group: please indicate all with which you self-identify.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Luther College at the University of Regina is located on Treaty 4 territory, the original homeland of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda peoples, and Michif/Métis nation. We recognize that, as an institution founded by settlers, we benefit from being on this land. We are grateful for the privilege to learn, teach, and work here. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

Luther College
Luther College is a Federated College at the University of Regina and offers degree programs in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Media, Art and Performance (MAP), and La Cité (French), with excellent pre-professional program options. While completely academically integrated with the University of Regina, Federated Colleges are administratively and financially independent from the University.
Luther College also operates a high school campus which shares a Board of Regents, President, and College Leadership Group.

Mission
Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.

Vision
Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.

Luther College has developed a set of values which inform and inspire all that we do. These include:

• Rooted and Open: Rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and open to insights from other religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. In our Canadian context, we feel especially called to recognize and value Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and perspectives.
• Excellence: Innovation, creativity, exploration, and critical thinking and the desire to do our best in everything that we do
• Compassion, Care and Stewardship: Care for all entrusted to us — students, one another, our resources, and the world we live in
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Safety, acceptance, respect for all while valuing differences in individuals and among people(s)