cook

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Asset languages:

Spanish; Castilian.

Work site environment:

Hot. Cold/refrigerated.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Cook Trade Certification.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Certified chef de cuisine (CCC).

Cuisine specialties:

Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. Spanish.

Food specialties:

• Fish and seafood.
• Bakery goods and desserts.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Weekend. Overtime available.