cook

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• 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
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Time management

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities

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
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of 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