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Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• French
• Japanese cuisine
• Thai
• International
• Mediterranean cuisine

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available