cook

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Fast food outlet or concession

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• 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
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week