Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, requisition supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory and records, clean work areas, recruit staff, and organize buffets and banquets.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma 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 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 Supervise kitchen staff and helpers Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Recruit and hire staff Organize buffets and banquets Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Canadian Additional information 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 Work under pressure Weight handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement 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 Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, requisition supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory and records, clean work areas, recruit staff, and organize buffets and banquets.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates should be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to communicate well and work under pressure in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Listed skills

• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Preparation
• Cooking
• Menu Planning
• Food Costing
• Food Portioning
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Inventory Management
• Food and Supply Requisitioning
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Staff Recruitment
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Canadian Cuisine
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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