Full-Time Cook (Cook)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some high school; Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Cook Trade Certification; Food Safe Certificate; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Experience
Experience an asset
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Cook Categories
Cook (general)
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Work Setting
Nursing home or other health institution
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Cuisine Specialties
French; Canadian; German; Greek; Hungarian; International; Italian; Japanese; Mexican; European; West Indian
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Food Preparation Specializations
Bakery goods and desserts; Stocks, soups and sauces; Eggs and dairy; Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches); Cereals, grains and pulses; Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms; Hors d’oeuvres; Meat; Poultry; Pasta; Game; Fish; Seafood; Pizza
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Types of Meals/Food Prepared
Short orders; Breakfasts; Lunches; Dinners; Banquets; Buffet; Therapeutic diets; 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; Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions; Work with minimal supervision; Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances; 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; Manage kitchen operations
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Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check
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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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