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Job Title: Cook
Location: Craven
We are looking for an eager, experienced cook with 1-2 years of experience. Do you have a specialty in Mediterranean, Latin, Asian, Italian, East Indian etc. cuisine? It is a great asset, please let us know!
Cooks perform some or all of the following duties:
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
Oversee kitchen operations
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
May set up and oversee buffets
May clean kitchen and work area
May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
Cooks may specialize in preparing and cooking ethnic cuisine or special dishes.
Other responsibilities may include:
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
Cook food in various utensils or grillers
Check food while cooking to stir or turn
Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Check quality of ingredients
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
Requirements
1 to 2 years experience as cook
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Ability to work in a team
Very good communication skills
Excellent physical condition and stamina
High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
Cuisine Specialties
- Mexican
- Korean
- Italian
- Japanese
- International
- French
- East Indian
- Canadian
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook full course meals
- Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.)
- Clean kitchen and work areas
Food Preparation Specializations
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Poultry
- Eggs and dairy
- Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches)
- Cereals, grains and pulses
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Meat
- Pasta
- Fish
- Seafood
- Pizza
Security and Safety
- Bondable