Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for planning menus, estimating food requirements, and preparing complete meals or individual dishes. They also supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory records, and ensure food safety standards are met.

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 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Food Safety Certificate Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Personal suitability Client focus Flexibility Reliability Team player 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 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.) Support for youths 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 Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for planning menus, estimating food requirements, and preparing complete meals or individual dishes. They also supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory records, and ensure food safety standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and between 1 to 2 years of experience. A Food Safety Certificate is required for the role.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cost Estimation
• Allergy Management
• Kitchen Supervision
• Staff Training
• Inventory Management
• Food Safety
• Ordering Supplies
• Client Focus

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership