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HMCS QUEEN is Reginas Naval Reserve Division, offering part-time and full time employment as part of the Royal Canadian Navy. We are an excellent opportunity for students looking to supplement their income during the school year where we work one night/week and one Saturday/month, September-April. We then offer full time employment during the summer months, May-August. There is also no minimum obligation of service to the Naval Reserve.
Cooks prepare nutritious food items and meals for Forces members and National Defence employees.
Overview
Their responsibilities are to:
Operate, clean, and maintain food services equipment and facilities
Manage food safety
Assist in the handling and control of food and non-food supplies
Practice workplace health and safety procedures
Prepare and serve meals that range from cafeteria-style menu items to formal multi-course meals for nation or international military and civilian dignitaries
Minimum Requirements to submit online application:
Be 16-56 years of age (parental consent required under 18)
Be a Canadian Citizen
Must have completed grade 11 high school education with minimum of grade 11 math
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
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Recruit and hire staff
- Plan menus
- Organize and manage buffets and banquets
- Manage kitchen operations
- 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
- 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