Cook

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• European

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player