Cook

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort
  

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
  
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets
  
• Manage kitchen operations
  

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• International
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
  
• Dependability
  
• Excellent oral communication
  
• Flexibility
  
• Initiative
  
• Judgement
  
• Organized
  
• Reliability
  
• Team player
  
• Time management