cook

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Co-ordinate special events.
• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• 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.
• 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 buffets and banquets.

Cuisine specialties:

• South Indian.
• East Indian.
• West Indian.

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.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.