Restaurant Cook

About This Role

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. 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. Cuisine specialties: International. African cuisine. Gluten-free. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Time management. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Night shift premium. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Mid level experience
• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Security and safety: Criminal record check
• Work conditions: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure
• Personal suitability: Client focus, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Time management

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