Cook

Job summary

Plan menus and estimate food requirements, order supplies, and prepare and cook meals, including dishes for customers with allergies or special dietary needs. Coordinate events and banquets, train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and kitchen operations, and maintain clean work areas.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years 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 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 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 Flexibility Initiative Organized Reliability Team player Time management

What you’ll do

Plan menus and estimate food requirements, order supplies, and prepare and cook meals, including dishes for customers with allergies or special dietary needs. Coordinate events and banquets, train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and kitchen operations, and maintain clean work areas.

Requirements

The posting requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and lists no degree, certificate, or diploma as the education level. Candidates should be organized, reliable, flexible, client-focused, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · 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 Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Portioning and Costing
• Food Inventory Management
• Supply Ordering
• Kitchen Operations
• Staff Training
• Kitchen Supervision
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Food Safety
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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