cook

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

Cantonese. Chinese.

Work setting:

• Restaurant.
• Rural area.

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.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Cuisine specialties:

Cantonese cuisine . Szechuan. Dim Sum.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

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.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

Parking available.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.