Cook

Job summary

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with food allergies or intolerances, and coordinate special events. Manage kitchen operations by ordering supplies, maintaining inventory and records, inspecting and cleaning work areas, and recruiting, training, and supervising staff.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience 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 Co-ordinate special events 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 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 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 Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees 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 or individual dishes, including meals for customers with food allergies or intolerances, and coordinate special events. Manage kitchen operations by ordering supplies, maintaining inventory and records, inspecting and cleaning work areas, and recruiting, training, and supervising staff.

Requirements

The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, handle heavy loads, stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and work under pressure with attention to detail.

Listed skills

• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Meal Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Kitchen Operations
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Food and Kitchen Supply Ordering
• Inventory Management
• Food Service Area Inspection
• Special Event Coordination
• Staff Recruitment and Hiring
• Kitchen Cleaning

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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