Cook
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Cooks prepare food in eating establishments including hotels, restaurants, institutions, trains and ships. Their major responsibilities are nutrition, food costs and sanitation.
Depending on the establishment, cooks may be involved in any combination of the following duties:
- studying menus to estimate food requirements and obtain the necessary food from storage or from suppliers,
- washing, peeling and cutting vegetables,
- cleaning and cutting meats, fish and poultry,
- cleaning kitchen equipment and cooking utensils,
- preparing, seasoning and cooking such foods as soups, salads, meats, fish, gravies, vegetables, desserts, sauces and casseroles,
- carving meats, preparing portions on a plate and add gravies, sauces and garnish to servings,
- baking pastries,
- preparing buffets (e.g. platters, showpieces),
- preparing special diets, and
- overseeing menu planning, regulating stock control and supervising kitchen staff.
Program Information
Program | Information & Requirements |
Apprenticeship |
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Trade Qualifier |
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Program Credit
Category | Information |
High School Credit |
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Supporting Resources
Description
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Trade Information | Get important information about the duties, working conditions, and skills and abilities needed to work in this trade. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) | |
Job Information | View job postings in this trade, and learn about the current job market, average wage and resources for finding a job. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) | |
Entrance Requirement | You must satisfy the educational requirements or pass the entrance exam to start an apprenticeship program. If you are writing the entrance exam, there are entrance-level competencies to help you prepare, as well as an exam counselling sheet and study guide. | |
Course Outline | Get information on all of the program requirements and what you will learn. | |
Technical Training | View a list of currently scheduled technical training classes. | |
Financial Assistance | Student loans, grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information visit our Financial Assistance section, visit an Apprenticeship and Industry Training office or call toll-free to 1-800-248-4823. | |
Examinations | Get exam counselling sheets for your upcoming apprenticeship, interprovincial or qualification exam. | |
Recognized Credentials | A person who holds a valid recognized credential is permitted to work in Alberta, but some employers may require Alberta documentation as proof that the holder is allowed to work in the trade or that the holder's credential is recognized. | |
Trade Regulation | For more information regarding tasks and activities, please review the Trade Regulation. |