Cook

Job summary

Plan menus and estimate food requirements, prepare and cook meals, and accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances. Order supplies, maintain inventory and records, train and supervise kitchen staff, and manage kitchen operations and cleanliness.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Responsibilities Tasks Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization 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 Manage kitchen operations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Cook Trade Certification Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties African cuisine Additional information Security and safety Bondable Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Willing to travel Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Weight handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Plan menus and estimate food requirements, prepare and cook meals, and accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances. Order supplies, maintain inventory and records, train and supervise kitchen staff, and manage kitchen operations and cleanliness.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, and Cook Trade Certification. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and demonstrate reliability, organization, initiative, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Allergy-Aware Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Inspection
• Staff Training
• Supply Ordering
• Kitchen Supervision
• Inventory Management
• Recordkeeping
• Kitchen Operations
• African Cuisine
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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