cook

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Associations and non-profit organizations

Tasks

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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Area of Work Experience

• Community service organization

Security and Safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities