PLEASE APPLY THROUGH INDEED AND UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND A BRIEF COVER LETTER (MAXIMUM OF 250 WORDS) HIGHLIGHTING YOUR EXPERIENCE BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, AT 11:59 P.M.

Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Employer: The Grad Club: Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) at Western University
Position Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract (30–35 hours/week)
Schedule: Primarily evenings, with some days and weekends.
Pay: $19.45 - $21.65 CAD
The Grad Club will determine the wage for this role based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications. We recognize and value prior kitchen leadership, certifications, and culinary training, and will take these into account when setting the starting rate.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

• Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens while keeping standards high.
• Strong time management and a sense of urgency when service is busy.
• Skilled at running a station, coordinating with other cooks, and supporting the team during peak times.
• Knowledge of kitchen opening/closing procedures and inventory systems.
• Experience training and/or mentoring part-time, junior staff, and new staff on recipes, food safety, or prep tasks.
• Hands-on experience with catering, buffets, or large events is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills enable you to work respectfully and professionally with colleagues, managers, and guests.
• A team player who uses initiative, tact, and problem-solving to keep things running smoothly.
• Above all, someone who values teamwork, professionalism, and creating a positive environment for staff and guests alike.

PLEASE APPLY THROUGH INDEED AND UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND A BRIEF COVER LETTER (MAXIMUM OF 250 WORDS) HIGHLIGHTING YOUR EXPERIENCE BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, AT 11:59 P.M.

Note: Applications and interviews will be reviewed and conducted on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment period. We encourage you to apply early, as interviews will not wait until the closing date to begin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.45-$21.65 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON N6A 3K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• When are you available to start?
• Are you available to work occasional weekends for catering events?
• Are you available to work occasional day shifts?
• What is your evening availability, Monday - Friday?

Experience:

• cooking in a commercial kitchen: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-3

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Night Kitchen Lead to bring leadership, consistency, and teamwork to our evening kitchen operations. This is a hands-on cooking role with leadership and mentorship responsibilities where you’ll guide the kitchen team during evening service, ensure food is prepared to our high standards, and keep the kitchen running smoothly from prep through closing.

CLOSING DUTIES

• Ensure the kitchen is closed down correctly each night, cleaned, sanitized, organized, and ready for the next day.
• Support front-of-house staff with closing tasks when needed.

OTHER DUTIES

• Pitch in where needed to support the overall success of The Grad Club.