Cook

Job summary

Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes, and special meals for patients as instructed by a dietitian or chef. Inspect and manage kitchen operations, train and supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory and records, and organize buffets and banquets.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods 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 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 Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player 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 Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment 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

Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes, and special meals for patients as instructed by a dietitian or chef. Inspect and manage kitchen operations, train and supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory and records, and organize buffets and banquets.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 7 months of experience are specified. The role requires on-site work and a criminal record check, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and demonstrate attention to detail, communication, flexibility, initiative, judgment, organization, reliability, and teamwork.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Preparation
• Cooking
• Special Diet Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Inspection
• Staff Training
• Kitchen Supervision
• Inventory Management
• Record Keeping
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Kitchen Operations
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Organization

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership