Cook

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Food service establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Supervise and check assembly of trays
• Prepare and submit reports
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Establish work schedules
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Hire food service staff

Supervision

• Kitchen and food service helpers
• Food service counter attendants and food preparers
• Food and beverage servers
• 5-10 people
• Cook (general)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Confidential security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills