cook
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work setting:
Restaurant. Rural area. Bar. Bistro.
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.
- 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 :
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
- Safe Food Handling certificate.
- Food Safety Certificate.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
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:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Time management.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Day. Weekend.
Financial benefits:
- Bonus.
- Gratuities.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
Support for youths:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.