Cook

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Daycare

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Vegetarian
• International
• Gluten-free

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Experience with special needs children

• Children with allergies

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)