line cook

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Restaurant

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
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Manage kitchen operations
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Assist in display of merchandise

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing