Cook
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Canada’s National Ballet School is currently inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Cook.

We invite you to join the vibrant staff community of Canada's National Ballet School (NBS). NBS has 300+ employees
supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, recreational and community dance programs, and
groundbreaking health initiatives.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with the talent, innovative-thinking and passion to help NBS continue to share the
transformative power of dance with people of all ages, abilities, and aspirations. As an organization, NBS is continually
evolving and we are looking for a professional with unique, new ideas to complement the School’s collaborative work
culture.

Reporting to the Chef De Cuisine, the Cook will support the Food Services Department by providing assistance in the
preparation of food in the kitchen, as well as by serving food to students and patrons of Mona Campbell Square Café. The
schedule of this role will be Monday to Friday 6:30 am – 2:30 pm or 7:00 am – 3:00 pm



Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and participate in all Kitchen production activities as they relate to the service of meals, snacks and drinks to

students by assembling food items, responding to special/restricted dietary requirements and ensuring meals are kept
for Residence students who may be late due to other commitments

• Provide assistance to the Chef de Cuisine/ Sous Chef with hot food preparation by performing basic tasks including;

blanching, roasting, baking and sautéing vegetables, meats and desserts. Finish cold food products such as salads,
dressings and buffet platters

• Serve patrons of Mona Campbell Square Café by communicating daily fare and dishing out portions as per established

guidelines

• Replenish supplies by monitoring and keeping track of usage and keeping Chef de Cuisine /Sous Chef informed of any

issues such as out of stock items, possible shortages and waste

• Unload and restock food items when food deliveries are received
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by, keeping serving area and kitchen clean and tidy by putting excess food

away and clearing away waste, doing the dishes and by following instructions regarding cleanliness and sanitation at all
time

• Perform other duties as required to contribute to the team effort and achieve the objectives of the Food Services

Department

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in service/general help in a professional kitchen
• High School diploma or equivalent; Food Safety Handling Certificate is required; Knowledge of food safety

standards

• Excellent customer service skills (“service with a smile”); ability to anticipate customer needs and recommend

dishes; ability to execute instructions accurately; good communication skills

• Knowledge of food service procedures and various food-and-drink combinations
• Proficiency in washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Institutional kitchen practice; health & safety procedures; Good understanding of sanitation and cleanliness issues

with respect to the service area and cafeteria, including knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System (WHMIS).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment;

Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the
School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department of
NBS.
 

About NBS

NBS is the largest dance training organization in Canada. At NBS, excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing
the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. For 60+ years, NBS has been Canada’s leader for Olympic-
calibre ballet training, with a track record for driving systemic, progressive change; evolving dance education significantly
over time. Our pursuit of dynamic inclusion constantly reveals the life-changing impact of the power of dance. This is what
drives our commitment to making dance a part of all Canadians’ lives. NBS continues its focus on excellence in ballet
training, while leveraging its artistic core to expand NBS’ program offerings to engage more people than ever before.

To realize its mission, NBS strives to:

• Increase the relevance of the art of ballet in the lives of all Canadians
• Reflect a vision of leadership that touches more communities, more partners and greater breadth and depth of

talent than ever before

• Address the need to bring new faces to ballet – as prospective professional students and as future enthusiasts for

the art form – embracing and nurturing a more diverse spectrum of children and youth to participate in dance and
explore training at the highest level

• Deliver the broadest range of impactful, evidence-informed community dance programs of any ballet school in the

world
 

NBS is committed to the goal of being an equity-informed school. We invest heavily in work and practices that foster
positive change internally while driving a progressive evolution in the wider sector. We recognize our responsibility as
Canada’s largest arts training organization and one of its oldest, to address anti-Black racism, reconciliation with Indigenous
peoples and systemic oppression in Canadian society. Building an inclusive sense of belonging at NBS for every dancer and
employee is the School’s primary imperative.

At NBS, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. This is a place where you can realize and
achieve your professional goals within a supportive and respectful environment. Collaborating with talented artists and
colleagues on deeply satisfying and rewarding work, every employee has the opportunity to make a profound impact on
our organization and on society.

At NBS we are committed to making our organization stronger by engaging individuals with a wide range of experiences,
backgrounds and abilities. When you join us, you will be a part of an organization built on respect, creativity and a shared
sense of purpose.

NBS is committed to building a remarkable and talented workforce that is reflective of the diversity in the City of Toronto. We
strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities
who can provide different perspectives and contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the
recruitment process, we ask you to please make your needs/requirements known.

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