Cook

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Recruit and hire staff
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Estimate labour costs
• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan