Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes. Coordinate events and banquets, maintain kitchen inventory and records, train and supervise staff, and manage kitchen operations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Responsibilities Tasks Co-ordinate special events 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 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 Organize buffets and banquets Manage kitchen operations Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Team player Time management

What you’ll do

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes. Coordinate events and banquets, maintain kitchen inventory and records, train and supervise staff, and manage kitchen operations.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience are specified. The role also calls for attention to detail, flexibility, dependability, initiative, organization, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment under pressure.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Costing
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Kitchen Operations
• Inventory Management
• Staff Training
• Staff Supervision
• Recruitment
• Food Safety
• Event Coordination
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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