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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 pastas.
  • Prepares doughs.
  • Finishes bakery products.
  • Prepares vegetables.
  • Prepares seafood.
  • Assembles cakes.
  • Prepares convenience foods.
  • Prepares soups.
  • Prepares poultry.
  • Prepares aspics, jellies and glazes.

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

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  • fin fish
  • molluscs
  • steam
  • portion
  • bake
  • grade
  • shuck
  • range-fed animals
  • condiment
  • crustaceans
  • pastries
  • produce
  • dress
  • salamander
  • seafood
  • pasta
  • crêpe
  • classification
  • batter

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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 - $14.32
  • Minimum - $9.50
  • Maximum - $18.50

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