Cook

Job summary

Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances and special meals for patients as instructed. Inspect and clean kitchen areas, maintain inventory and records, and manage kitchen operations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma Culinary arts/chef training Restaurant, culinary and catering management/manager Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Cafeteria School or educational institution/establishment Responsibilities Tasks 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 Inspect kitchens and food service areas Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Manage kitchen operations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Cook Red Seal Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Safe Food Handling certificate Food Safety Certificate Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Canadian International Gluten-free Vegan Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Weight handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management Benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances and special meals for patients as instructed. Inspect and clean kitchen areas, maintain inventory and records, and manage kitchen operations.

Requirements

Requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience and a trades certificate or diploma in culinary arts, chef training, or restaurant, culinary, and catering management. Listed credentials include a Cook Red Seal Certificate, WHMIS Certificate, Safe Food Handling Certificate, and Food Safety Certificate; the role also requires physical stamina, dependability, communication, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Financial Benefits As Per Collective Agreement

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Preparation
• Cooking
• Allergy-Aware Food Preparation
• Special Diet Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Inspection
• Inventory Management
• Record Keeping
• Kitchen Operations
• Food Safety
• Safe Food Handling
• WHMIS
• Canadian Cuisine
• International Cuisine
• Gluten-Free Cooking
• Vegan Cooking
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Education
• Management & Leadership

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