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  • Orillia, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Full-time
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Posting language
English
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Original job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

  • Fast food outlet or concession

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Co-ordinate special events
  • 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
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Organize buffets and banquets
  • Manage kitchen operations

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
  • Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
More about this job

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for managing kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and supervising kitchen staff. They also handle inventory, order supplies, and ensure the cleanliness and safety of food service areas.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for extended periods.

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Management
  • Staff Training
  • Inventory Management
  • Budgeting
  • Food Safety
  • Staff Supervision
  • Recruitment
  • Event Coordination
  • Allergy Management
  • Procurement

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Fast Food
  • Concession
  • Food Portions
  • Dietitian Instructions
  • Buffets
  • Banquets
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food Handling
  • Inventory Records
  • Food Allergies

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