Cook

Responsibilities:

• Determine the size of food portions and costs

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

• Inspect kitchens and food service areas

• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

• Order supplies and equipment

• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers

• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

• Clean kitchen and work areas

• Recruit and hire staff

• Manage kitchen operations

Credentials:

• Safe Food Handling certificate

• Food Safety Certificate

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