Job Description

Work Setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Catering firm
• Bistro
• Café

Cook Categories

• Cook (general)
• Line cook

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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

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

Apprenticeship training

• Level one apprenticeship training

Cuisine Specialties

• French
• German cuisine
• Hungarian
• Italian cuisine
• European
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program