cook

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• 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
• 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
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees