Full-Time Cook (Kitchen Manager)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Food Safe Certificate; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Work Setting
Restaurant; Pub
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Food Preparation Specializations
Stocks, soups and sauces; Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches); Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms; Meat; Poultry; Pasta; Fish; Seafood; Pizza
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Types of Meals/Food Prepared
Lunches; Dinners; All meals; Full course meals
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Specific Skills
Prepare and cook full course meals; Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods; Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef; Plan menus; Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions; Work with minimal supervision; Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances; Estimate food requirements and costs; 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; Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.); Clean kitchen and work areas; Wash dishes; Schedule staff; Recruit and hire staff; Organize and manage buffets and banquets; Manage kitchen operations; Manage kitchen finances
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Valid driver’s licence
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Security and Safety
Bondable
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
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