cook

Government of Canada; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Canada seeks an experienced cook to plan menus, prepare meals, and train kitchen staff. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in food preparation. Responsibilities include managing food supplies and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen. The position requires on-site presence as work cannot be performed remotely.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food preparation role.
• Demonstrable skills in managing food inventory.
• Ability to train staff in food safety and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus based on customer preferences and dietary needs.
• Requisition and manage food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes ensuring quality standards.
• Inspect kitchen environments for cleanliness and safety.
• Train kitchen staff in food handling and preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean and organized.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Staff training

Inventory management

Culinary skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas