Dietary Cook
2 weeks ago
Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- ** Work setting**:
- Daycare
- ** Tasks**:
- Co-ordinate special events
- 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
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- 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
- Organize buffets and banquets
- Manage kitchen operations
- ** Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- ** Cuisine specialties**:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- ** Security and safety**:
- Vulnerable sector check
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- ** 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
- ** Screening questions**:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- ** Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- ** Financial benefits**:
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- ** Other benefits**:
- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available
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