Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances. Oversee kitchen operations, train and supervise staff, maintain inventory and records, and organize special events, buffets, and banquets.

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. Work setting Restaurant 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 Organize buffets and banquets Manage kitchen operations Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check 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 Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management Benefits Financial benefits Bonus Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Plan menus, estimate food requirements, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances. Oversee kitchen operations, train and supervise staff, maintain inventory and records, and organize special events, buffets, and banquets.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 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, dependability, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · 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 Accommodation
• Kitchen Operations
• Inventory Management
• Staff Training
• Staff Supervision
• Recruiting and Hiring
• Supply Ordering
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Food Safety
• Time Management
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership