Cafeteria Cook

Work setting

• Cafeteria

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
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Sanitation and public health

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available