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We need a Cook with the Red Seal Apprentice Program.
In charge of making meals for Lunch and Supper, Cooking meats, vegetables, potatoes etc. Supervising Staff
The Applicant must have their Red Seal we will not be looking at any other resumes as it is a qualified position.
Cuisine Specialties
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- Therapeutic diets
- Short orders
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Breakfasts
- Banquets
- All meals
- Full course meals
- Buffet
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
- Second cook
- First cook
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Red Seal Certificate
Specific Skills
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Organize and manage buffets and banquets
- 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 individual dishes and foods
- 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
- Wash dishes
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
- Pizza
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)