Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements, manage supplies and inventory, and prepare and cook meals, including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Coordinate special events, train and supervise kitchen staff, recruit and hire employees, and maintain clean and well-managed kitchen operations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years 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. 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 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 Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Plan menus, estimate food requirements, manage supplies and inventory, and prepare and cook meals, including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Coordinate special events, train and supervise kitchen staff, recruit and hire employees, and maintain clean and well-managed kitchen operations.

Requirements

The posting specifies a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting one to two years. It also requires two to less than three years of experience; English is listed as the job language.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Portioning and Costing
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Kitchen Inventory Management
• Supply Ordering
• Kitchen Staff Training
• Kitchen Supervision
• Kitchen Operations
• Staff Recruitment
• Event Coordination
• Food Safety

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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