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Cooks  (NOC 6242)
Centre-du-Québec Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, educational institutions and other establishments. Cooks are also employed aboard ships and at construction and logging campsites. Apprentice cooks are included in this unit group.

apprentice cook, cook, dietary cook, first cook, grill cook, hospital cook, institutional cook, journeyman/woman cook, licensed cook, line cook, second cook, short order cook.

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Cooks perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
  • Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
  • Oversee kitchen operations
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
  • May set up and oversee buffets
  • May clean kitchen and work area
  • May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
  • May hire and train kitchen staff

Cooks may specialize in preparing and cooking ethnic cuisine or special dishes.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Drummondville, Victoriaville, Warwick, Nicolet, Plessisville, Princeville, Gentilly, Les Éboulis, Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover

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Outlook & Prospects for Cooks in Centre-du-Québec Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Cooks in Centre-du-Québec Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Centre-du-Québec Region Fair 2012-11-30

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Centre-du-Québec region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

In Centre-du-Québec, the approximately 1,400 jobs in this occupation are mainly found in the accommodation and food services sector; the health care and social assistance sector also hires cooks, but in smaller numbers.

Despite its more developed tourism offerings and better coordination between various regional stakeholders, the accommodation and food services industry will not see significant employment growth.

In Centre-du-Québec, a pool of available workers has been created to fill openings, which will result mainly from replacement needs and job growth. In addition, the frequent opening and closing of restaurant businesses also contributes to turnover in this occupation. The unemployment rate is high in this occupation.

Young people under the age of 25 hold a large portion of the jobs (29%), compared to 16% for all occupations in the region. Women are well represented, accounting for 65% of jobs.

Working conditions vary according to the type of food service or establishment. Work schedules vary according to position (day, evening, night, weekend). Jobs are for the most part full-time, but many part-time and temporary positions are also available.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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