cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for planning menus, preparing complete meals, and managing overall kitchen operations. This includes supervising staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and inventory records.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Responsibilities Tasks 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 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 Manage kitchen operations Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Organized Reliability Team player Time management Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for planning menus, preparing complete meals, and managing overall kitchen operations. This includes supervising staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and inventory records.

Requirements

No formal degree or diploma is required, though previous experience is considered an asset. Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment and pass a criminal record check.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Kitchen Management
• Staff Training
• Inventory Management
• Food Safety
• Supervision
• Time Management
• Oral Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership