Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies and special dietary needs. Maintain food safety, inventory, and kitchen cleanliness while training and supervising staff and managing kitchen operations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience 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 Rural area Remote location Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer Hotel, motel, resort Café Responsibilities Tasks 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 Food safety/handling skills Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Willing to travel Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management

What you’ll do

Plan menus, estimate food requirements, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies and special dietary needs. Maintain food safety, inventory, and kitchen cleanliness while training and supervising staff and managing kitchen operations.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience. Candidates should be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; a criminal record check is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Portioning and Costing
• Food Allergy and Intolerance Preparation
• Special Meal Preparation
• Food Safety and Handling
• Kitchen Staff Training
• Kitchen Supervision
• Inventory Management
• Supply Ordering
• Kitchen Operations
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Time Management
• Oral Communication

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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