Assistant Cook

Work setting

• Rural area
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Additional information

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