cook

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Cantonese

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area

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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification

Cuisine specialties

• Cantonese cuisine
• Szechuan
• Dim Sum
• Canadian

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Parking available