cook

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Urban area
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Daycare

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Launder clothing and household linens

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Immunization records

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Job tags

Salary