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Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required. Ability to work independently. Official job description found on http//www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation/. Journeyperson Cook Certificate and Food Safe Certificate required. Applicants without the equivalent qualifications shall be considered if 1. currently enrolled in the on-line Cook upgrader program or Level One technical training of the Journeyperson Cook program or 2. Professional Cooking Certificate or Institutional Cooking Applied Certificate or 3. two years of institutional/large scale cooking experience. The successful applicant will need to obtain the qualifications with four year of the hire date.
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- Therapeutic diets
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Breakfasts
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Cook Trade Certification
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook full course meals
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.)
- Clean kitchen and work areas
Work Setting
- Nursing home or other health institution
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
- Meat
- Pasta
- Fish
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)