cook, ethnic foods

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Supervision:

Cook (general).

Cuisine specialties:

East Indian.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

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.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

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.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

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 .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

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 .
• 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.) .
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) .