Assistant Cook

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
**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
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Order supplies and equipment
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Clean kitchen and work areas
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 10 to 30 hours per week