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Job Title: Cook
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INFO Immigration Centre for Application (IICA) is recruiting on behalf of an employer. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced cook with 1-2 years of experience. Do you have a specialty in Mediterranean, Latin, Asian, Italian, etc. cuisine? It is a great asset, please let us know!
MAIN DUTIES
COOKS PERFORM SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
o Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
o Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
o Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
o Oversee kitchen operations
o Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
o May set up and oversee buffets
o May clean kitchen and work area
o May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
o May hire and train kitchen staff.
Cooks may specialize in preparing and cooking ethnic cuisine or special dishes.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
o Completion of secondary school is usually required.
o A minimum of one full years experience as a cook.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
o Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
o Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
o Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
o Answer, report and follow executive or sous chefs instructions
o Clean up station and take care of leftover food
o Stock inventory appropriately
o Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
o Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
o Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Cuisine Specialties
- Mexican
- Korean
- Italian
- Japanese
- International
- European
- East Indian
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Specific Skills
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Plan menus
- Order supplies and equipment
- 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
- Wash dishes
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
- Game
- Fish
- Seafood
- Pizza
Security and Safety
- Bondable
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