Chefs

Nature of the work

The cook prepares and cooks the food. He or she perform the same functions as the dishwashers. Kitchen helpers are included in this work group.

Main functions

Prepares food for meal service
Complies with preparation time standards
Maintains consistency in the quality of the preparations as to taste, appearance
and duration of cooking
Identifies the various components of the Mikes menu
Prepares items on Mikes menu
Maintains consistency in the quality of the food
Applies health regulations as to cleanliness
Applies safety regulations
Applies the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System;
Complies with equipment usage guidelines
Complies with maintenance guidelines for the restaurant and equipment
Ensures his or her work area is clean
Organizes his or her work area efficiently
Complies with the Mikes Restaurants recipes
Unpacks and stores provisions in the refrigerators, the storerooms and other storage areas
Stores the products and preparations according to the conservation period
Rotates inventory
Executes all other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

This type of employment requires few qualifications or little experience, but a few years of high school can be required. A certain amount of manual dexterity and physical endurance are required as are the ability to work as part of a team and maintain the pace of production. Attention to detail and quick understanding are required.

Working conditions

The schedule varies according to the position, and may include day, night or weekend. Frequently works weekends, statutory holidays. May occasionally work nights. Possibility of overtime. The schedule may contain split shifts. Works intensely at mealtimes.