CookSM Symposium Group

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Café

Cook categories

• Cook (general)

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
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player