cook
- Saltspring Island, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Security and safety
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Hotel, motel, resort
- Café
Tasks
- Determine the size of food portions and costs
- Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- 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
- 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
- Organize buffets and banquets
- Manage kitchen operations
- Food safety/handling skills
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Willing to travel
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan menus, estimate food requirements and costs, order supplies, and prepare meals and dishes, including meals for customers with allergies or patients with dietary instructions. Train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and kitchen operations, maintain food safety, and keep kitchen areas clean.
Requirements
The role requires English, a trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience, and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate and travel, and should be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Allergy Accommodation
- Special Meal Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Staff Training
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Supply Ordering
- Cost Estimation
- Buffet and Banquet Organization
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Cooking
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Food Portioning
- Food Costing
- Food Requirements Estimation
- Kitchen Supplies
- Food Allergies
- Special Meals
- Dietitian Instructions
- Food Safety
- Food Handling
- Kitchen Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Inventory Records
- Kitchen Operations
- Buffets
- Banquets
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Motel
- Resort
- Café
- Criminal Record Check
- Relocation
- Travel