cook, ethnic foods

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

• Tamil.
• Malayalam.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• 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.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Organize buffets and banquets.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Cook Trade Certification.
• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Cuisine specialties:

• South Indian.
• Vegetarian.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Time management.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• On-site amenities.
• Parking available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.