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Document Cook Overview

For the purposes of this analysis, a cook is a fully qualified tradesperson who is able to: prepare, cook and present a wide variety of foods efficiently and according to industry standards; be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements, safe work practices and health regulations pertaining to food preparation and service.

Cooks generally are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, clubs, central food commissaries, correctional institutions, catering establishments and educational institutions. Cooks can also be found working in the transportation industry aboard ships, trains or airplanes and at construction and loggin... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Prepares fruit.
  • Maintains standard industry practices.
  • Finishes bakery products.
  • Prepares milk-related dishes.
  • Prepares frozen desserts.
  • Prepares pâtés and terrines.
  • Prepares chocolate.
  • Prepares seafood.
  • Prepares batters.
  • Prepares farinaceous products (starches).

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  • band saw
  • box grater
  • boning knife
  • can opener
  • bake pans
  • beverage dispenser
  • buffet unit
  • apple corer
  • broiler
  • bread pans
  • cake forms
  • bone saw
  • bowls
  • bus pans
  • baking moulds
  • blender
  • bain-marie (water bath, double boiler)
  • brazier
  • blast chiller
  • bread slicer

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  • grade
  • blend
  • broil
  • shuck
  • steam
  • pastries
  • garnish
  • condiment
  • type
  • bain-marie
  • produce
  • pasta
  • seafood
  • cook
  • mise en place
  • genetically altered
  • range-fed animals
  • béchamel
  • boil

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Most Important Skills: Oral Communication, Problem Solving More

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $14.19
  • Minimum - $9.25
  • Maximum - $18.39

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