Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Restaurant
Willing to relocate
Catering firm
Hotel, motel, resort
Bakery
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
Recruit and hire staff
Organize buffets and banquets
Manage kitchen operations
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Safe Food Handling certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Cuisine specialties
African cuisine
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 authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
