cook, first

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Cooking and related culinary arts, general
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Various locations

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• 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
• Manage kitchen operations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Mexican
• Vegetarian
• International

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 40 hours per week