cook

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Catering firm

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• International
• African cuisine

Additional information

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
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week