cook

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

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
• 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
• Manage kitchen operations
• Food preparation

Supervision

• Food service counter attendants and food preparers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian
• European
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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