cook
- Mississauga, ON, 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
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Restaurant
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- 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, determine portion sizes and costs, and prepare complete meals or individual dishes, including meals for customers with allergies and special dietary needs. Order supplies, maintain inventory and records, train and supervise kitchen staff, keep kitchen areas clean, and manage kitchen operations and events.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience. The role calls for attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment under pressure, and personal qualities including dependability, flexibility, initiative, organization, communication, and teamwork.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Portioning
- Food Costing
- Food Allergy Accommodation
- Special Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Supply Ordering
- Kitchen Operations
- Buffet and Banquet Organization
- Food Safety
- Time Management
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Restaurant
- Food And Beverage Services
- Menu Planning
- Food Requirements
- Portion Sizes
- Food Costing
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Complete Meals
- Individual Dishes
- Food Allergies
- Food Intolerances
- Special Meals
- Dietitian Instructions
- Kitchen Inspection
- Staff Training
- Supply Ordering
- Kitchen Equipment
- Kitchen Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Food Records
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Buffets
- Banquets
- Kitchen Operations
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Attention To Detail
- Time Management