Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work setting Retirement home Tasks 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 Organize buffets and banquets Manage kitchen operations Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Food Safety Certificate First Aid Certificate Security and safety Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Public transportation is not available 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 Weight handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Employment terms options Early morning Employment terms options Evening Shift Morning Night Day Weekend Other benefits Other advantages Support for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for Veterans Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)