Kitchen Cook

Job Title: Kitchen Cook
Reports To: Manager, Food & Beverage
Collaborates With: Director of Athletics; Director of Facilities; President; Head Coaches
Location: Athlete Institute, Mono, Ontario
Employment Type: Part Time or Full Time, On Site
Compensation: $22.00 an hour

Position Summary

At Athlete Institute, food is the daily fuel that powers performance, recovery, and residence life. We are looking for a dependable, high-energy Cook to join our dining team and help feed our resident student-athletes, coaches, staff, and guests.

In this role, you’ll focus on preparing fresh, health-conscious, nutrient-dense meals served in a friendly, high-volume dining hall setting. Focusing primarily on afternoon, evening, and Saturday shifts, you’ll keep service running smoothly, serving up balanced, high-protein, wholesome meals in generous portions for active athletes. If you thrive in a dynamic sports environment, take pride in clean kitchen operations, and enjoy being part of an energetic athletic culture, we’d love to have you on team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, health-focused meals tailored to the high-energy training schedules and nutritional needs of elite student-athletes.
• Execute established daily menus and recipes using solid batch-cooking techniques, keeping food hot, fresh, and well-stocked during busy meal times.
• Serve athletes, staff, and visitors directly from the kitchen, fostering an upbeat and encouraging environment.
• Maintain a spotless, organized, and compliant kitchen environment, upholding strict health, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Complete routine closing tasks, including pot and dishwashing, equipment sanitation, and leaving the kitchen clean and organized for the next day's prep.
• Assist with stock rotation (FIFO), properly storing food shipments, and communicating inventory needs to the F&B Manager before supplies run low.
• Assist with meal execution during weekend tournaments, showcases, and special campus events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial kitchen, sports facility, school/residence dining hall or high-volume cafeteria environment.
• Valid Food Handler Certification (Required).
• Strong foundation in food safety, sanitation regulations, and kitchen organization.
• Ability to work independently with high efficiency during fast-paced service windows.
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills and a team-first mindset.
• An interest in active living, sports nutrition, or healthy cooking is a great asset.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Primary availability required for weekends and select daytime/evening shifts.
• Flexibility to take on additional shifts during peak tournament schedules, training camps, and special events.

Athlete Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]

This posting reflects a contract position for a new role. Athlete Institute accepts applications for this specific position on a rolling basis until filled.

Athlete Institute may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the initial review of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.