[ref. f60129401] First cook

Overview

Languages

English

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• Restaurant
• Summer camp
• Private club
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
• Central food commissary
• Cafeteria
• Various locations
• Catering firm
• Fast food outlet or concession
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Bar
• Bistro
• Café
• High school
• Golf course
• Coffee shop
• Casino
• Bakery
• Supermarket/grocery store
• Retail service establishment
• Retirement home

Responsibilities

• 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
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner

Credentials

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• 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
• Quick learner

Benefits

• Bonus

• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities