Ethnic Food Cook

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Mexican
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Type of operation

• Baking or cooking

Geographical areas of specialization

• Mexico and Central America

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available