Job Opportunities

KITCHEN ASSISTANTS — TWO (2) POSITIONS

The Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) is looking to hire two part-time Kitchen Assistants to support weekday lunch service at the Grad Club! We’re seeking reliable graduate students who enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to learn/exercise practical kitchen skills.

‼️ Kitchen Assistants will be supervised by the Grad Club Manager and Grad Club Operations Manager, working directly under the daily guidance of the Senior Kitchen Lead.

⚠️ A major focus of these positions is to assist with dishwashing, basic food preparation, and other kitchen support duties.

📃 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Perform dishwashing as the primary duty, washing dishes, utensils, and cookware, and keeping kitchen equipment and work surfaces clean and sanitary.
  • Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients, as directed.
  • Help assemble and plate food according to Grad Club instructions and the training provided.
  • Restock ingredients and supplies, and help minimize waste.
  • Assist with routine kitchen housekeeping, including sweeping designated areas and managing waste and recycling.
  • Follow food safety, allergen-handling, and equipment operating procedures, and work collaboratively with Grad Club staff.

🎓 EDUCATION AND ELIGIBILITY:

• • Currently enrolled at Western University as a graduate student and a member of SOGS.
  • Preference will be given to Year-X students (i.e., students who are outside their program’s official fundable period).

💼 EXPERIENCE:

• • Previous kitchen or food-service experience is a major asset, but is not required.
  • Food Handler Certification is an asset.

Paid on-site training will be provided in assigned kitchen tasks, safe equipment use, food handling, and cleaning procedures. Applicants without previous kitchen experience are welcome to apply.

🛠 SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERTISE:

• • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working as part of a team.
  • Able to follow instructions and communicate respectfully with colleagues.
  • Able to work efficiently during busy periods and adapt to assigned priorities.
  • Attentive to cleanliness, food safety, and an organized work environment.
  • Willing to perform dishwashing as the primary duty, along with basic food preparation, cleaning, and other related kitchen support duties.

🕰 TIME COMMITMENT:

Shifts run from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Successful candidates will be scheduled for 3–15 hours per week.

🚨 Scheduled hours will vary from week to week depending on kitchen demand and how busy the Grad Club is; candidates should not expect the same number of hours each week. Individual schedules will be arranged based on availability and operational needs.

💰 REMUNERATION:  $17.95 per hour.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

➡️ Send a brief cover letter (250 words or less) and your résumé to jobs@sogs.ca by Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

⚠️ DO NOT send us an academic CV.

❗️ Please highlight any relevant kitchen or food-service experience, or transferable skills that would help you succeed in this role, and indicate which weekdays you are available from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. If applicable,  indicate your Year-X status.