cook

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• 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
• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management