cook

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Catering firm.

Tasks:

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit.
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Portion and wrap foods.
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas.

Food specialties:

Desserts and pastries.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Time management.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Financial benefits:

Gratuities.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for youths:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .

Support for mature workers:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) .

Supports for visible minorities:

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.