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Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is a member of the team responsible for the day-to-day lab tech duties for the Culinary Arts & Professional Food Studies Department. The Educational Laboratory Technologist II provides assistance in the food labs. This position will assist with lab set up, event coordination, cooking for events and facilitation of lab operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist instructional staff in setting up and dismantling demonstrations
- Assist instructional staff in maintaining lab sanitation standards and inventory control
- Record and maintain inventory control on lab equipment and supplies
- Requisition and receive lab supplies
- Coordinate lab maintenance with procurement and instructional staff
- Coordinate product utilization in all food service outlets (One World, Ernest’s. Fresh Express and the Artisanal market)
- Assist with student competitions and department events
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- General culinary knowledge including knife skills, inventory controls and sanitation guidelines
- Attention to detail and accuracy of kitchen duties
- Ability to solve problems and provide solutions
- Knowledge of computers, including being comfortable learning new software
- Ability to work and perform in a continuously changing work environment
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
- Completion of high diploma or equivalent
- Red Seal Journeyman certificate in the cook trade or equivalent
- Certification in baking and pastry arts and/or professional meat cutting is an asset
- Food Handler's certificate or equivalent
- 2-3 years’ directly related experience in the food service industry
- Experience in a large institutional food service setting preferred
- Detailed knowledge of all Food Service guidelines, Food Handling Safety and Sanitation, and HACCP
- General knowledge of Food Safety Regulations; WHMIS standards; NAIT purchasing policies; Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
- Equivalencies may be considered, combination of education and experience
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).
Remuneration: $51,138.62 to $69,092.14 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Ed Lab Tech II)
This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
About NAIT
We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.
People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.
NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.
NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.
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