cook

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.

Cuisine specialties:

Canadian. International.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for Veterans:

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

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .

Support for mature workers:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).