Cook

Job summary

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or special dietary instructions. Coordinate events, manage kitchen operations and inventory, order supplies, train and supervise kitchen staff, and maintain clean work areas.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more 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 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 Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Initiative Organized Team player Time management

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or special dietary instructions. Coordinate events, manage kitchen operations and inventory, order supplies, train and supervise kitchen staff, and maintain clean work areas.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience. The role also calls for attention to detail, strong oral communication, initiative, organization, teamwork, and time management, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment under pressure.

Listed skills

• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Portioning
• Food Costing
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Special Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Operations
• Inventory Management
• Supply Ordering
• Staff Training
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Food Safety
• Oral Communication
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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