Cook

Languages you'll use

English

Schooling

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience needed

7 months to less than 1 year

Where

You'll work on site. This job can't be done from home.

Day to day

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
• 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 and manage buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.
• Food safety/handling skills

On the job

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

What makes a good fit

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player