Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, order supplies, and prepare meals and dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or patients with dietary instructions. Train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and kitchen operations, maintain food safety, and keep kitchen areas clean.

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 and costs, order supplies, and prepare meals and dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or patients with dietary instructions. Train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and kitchen operations, maintain food safety, and keep kitchen areas clean.

Requirements

The role requires English, a trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience, and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate and travel, and should be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · 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 Allergy Accommodation
• Special Meal Preparation
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Staff Training
• Inventory Management
• Kitchen Operations
• Supply Ordering
• Cost Estimation
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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