cook
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Restaurant.
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.
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
- Clean kitchen and work areas.
- Organize buffets and banquets.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Safe Food Handling certificate.
Cuisine specialties:
- Canadian.
- Greek.
- Italian cuisine.
- Vegetarian.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Work under pressure.
- Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
- Night.
- On call.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.