Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed
• Help oversee kitchen operations
• Help maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Assist set up and oversee buffets
• Clean kitchen and work area as needed
• Participate in menu planning, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks or completion of college or other program in cooking or food safety or several years of commercial cooking experience required.
• Trade certification is available

Additional information

Progression to supervisory or more senior positions, such as chef, is possible with experience and training.

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