Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for planning menus, estimating food requirements, and preparing complete meals, specifically specializing in Japanese cuisine. They must also manage kitchen operations, maintain inventory, and ensure the cleanliness of work areas.

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 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 Order supplies and equipment Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Manage kitchen operations Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Japanese cuisine Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Personal suitability Client focus Flexibility Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, 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 Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for planning menus, estimating food requirements, and preparing complete meals, specifically specializing in Japanese cuisine. They must also manage kitchen operations, maintain inventory, and ensure the cleanliness of work areas.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and between 1 to 2 years of experience. Proficiency in English and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Japanese Cuisine
• Menu Planning
• Food Costing
• Inventory Management
• Kitchen Operations
• Food Safety
• Portion Control
• Meal Preparation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing