Cook

Job summary

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances. Coordinate events and banquets, maintain kitchen inventory and cleanliness, and recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff.

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. 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 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 Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.) Support for newcomers and refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

What you’ll do

Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, order supplies, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances. Coordinate events and banquets, maintain kitchen inventory and cleanliness, and recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is required, along with 1 year to less than 2 years of experience. The role is on-site and requires English.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Portioning
• Food Costing
• Allergy-Aware Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Inventory Management
• Supply Ordering
• Kitchen Staff Training
• Staff Supervision
• Kitchen Operations
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Special Event Coordination
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Staff Recruitment and Hiring

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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