Short Order Cook

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• 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
• Manage kitchen operations
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques

Food specialties

• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Fish and seafood
• Cold kitchen

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week