cook

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Safe Food Handling certificate.

Cuisine specialties:

• Canadian.
• East Indian.
• Mediterranean cuisine.
• Halal.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

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.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Are you currently a student?.
4. Do you have experience working in this field?.
5. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
6. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Parking available.