cook

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• Szechuan
• Dim Sum
• Mexican
• Thai
• East Indian
• Vegetarian
• International
• Gluten-free

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 48 hours per week