cook
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Central food commissary.
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.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- Organize buffets and banquets.
- Manage kitchen operations.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Cook Trade Certification.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
- Safe Food Handling certificate.
- Food Safety Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.
Cuisine specialties:
- French.
- Canadian.
- Italian cuisine.
- Kosher.
- Mexican.
- European.
- Vegetarian.
- Moroccan.
- International.
- Filipino cuisine.
- Gluten-free.
- Halal.
- Vegan.
Area of work experience:
Community service organization.
Security and safety:
- Bondable.
- Vulnerable sector check.
- Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Work under pressure.
Weight handling:
Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Time management.
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:
Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Bonus.
- Gasoline paid.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
Long term benefits:
Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site recreation and activities.
- Other benefits.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Variable or compressed work week.
- Wellness program.