cook
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Cuisine specialties
Transportation/travel information
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Urban area
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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Organize buffets and banquets
- Manage kitchen operations
- Cook (general)
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes, and special meals, including meals for customers with food allergies or patients following dietary instructions. Train and supervise kitchen staff, manage food and equipment inventory and records, maintain clean work areas, and organize buffets and banquets.
Requirements
The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen, handle heavy loads, stand for extended periods, and demonstrate reliability, flexibility, initiative, and strong communication.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Allergy Accommodation
- Special Meal Preparation
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Record Keeping
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Buffet Organization
- Banquet Organization
- Kitchen Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Dependability
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Restaurant
- Cook
- Canadian Cuisine
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Allergies
- Food Intolerances
- Special Meals
- Dietary Instructions
- Food Handling
- Kitchen Staff
- Inventory Management
- Food Supplies
- Kitchen Equipment
- Buffets
- Banquets
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Safety
- On-the-Job Training