Cook

Job summary

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

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. 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 Supervise kitchen staff and helpers Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Manage kitchen operations Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Financial benefits Gratuities 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 Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

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

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 year to less than 2 years of experience are specified. The role requires working on-site in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, with attention to detail, the ability to handle heavy loads and work under pressure, and personal qualities including flexibility, initiative, organization, reliability, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Gratuities

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Costing
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Allergy-Aware Meal Preparation
• Special Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Inspection
• Staff Training
• Kitchen Supervision
• Inventory Management
• Record Keeping
• Kitchen Operations
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Dependability

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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