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Cooks  (NOC 6242)
Saint John--St. Stephen 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

Saint John, Golden Grove, Rothesay, Saint Andrews, St. Stephen, Sussex, Hampton Station, Lingley

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Education & Job Requirements for Cooks in Saint John--St. Stephen Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

Cook is a designated occupation for apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act in New Brunswick.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPRENTICESHIP
To register as an apprentice, you must have successfully completed and possess a Grade 12 diploma, or an Adult High School diploma or a GED or a Diploma of Apprenticeship in another occupation, and be employed in the occupation with an employer who is willing to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with you.

DURATION
This training program requires 3 years minimum (5400 hours) of employment and training.

COMPLETION OF THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The apprentice is awarded a New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification upon successful completion of 5400 hours of on the job and technical training and the final examination. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to these documents.

CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION
A person who has gained the equivalent of 5 years of practical experience in the Cook occupation may apply to challenge the certification examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to the document.

For more information on apprenticeship training in New Brunswick, contact:

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification
P.O. Box 6000
Chestnut Complex
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2260
Fax: (506) 453-5317
http://www.gnb.ca/0381/index-e.asp
email: aoc-acp@gnb.ca

Additional information for foreign trained workers may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: http://www.cicic.ca.

[Report Publication Date: 2010-03-18 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Skills Requirements

The most essential skills for cooks are oral communication, problem solving and job task planning and organizing.

Cooks need to be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods of time during the shift. Team work is important, as they must co-ordinate their activities with co-workers to ensure optimum use of work space and equipment. This is a high pressure job, requiring excellent organizational skills. Cooks also need to be able to accept constructive criticism and to be adaptable to quickly changing needs in a fast paced environment. Cooks have to be extremely focused and attentive to details. Being well disciplined and reliable are definite assets.

For additional information about Essential Skills, refer to: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/general/home.shtml

[Report Publication Date: 2010-03-18 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
0-2 years

Specific Skills:
Clean kitchen and work areas. Work with minimal supervision. Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods. Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

Training in English

NBCC Moncton
1234 Mountain Road
Moncton, NB E1C 8H9
Telephone: (506) 856-2220 or 1-888-664-1477
Fax: (506) 856-3288
Email: student.services@nbcc.ca
http://www.nbcc.ca

NBCC St.Andrews Campus
99 Augustus Street
St. Andrews, NB E5B 2E9
Telephone: (506)529-5024
Fax:(506)529-5078
Email: webinquiries@nbcc.ca
http://www.nbcc.ca/

Training in French

CCNB Edmundston
225 du Pouvoir Road
P.O. Box 70
Edmundston, NB E3V 3K7
Tel: (506) 735-2500
Toll free: 1-888-695-2262
Fax: (506) 735-2717
www.ccnb.nb.ca

CCNB Péninsule acadienne
232-A de l'Église Avenue
Shippagan, NB E8S 1J2
Tel: (506) 336-3073
Toll free: 1-866-299-9900
Fax: (506) 336-3075
www.ccnb.nb.ca


For more information, contact the New Brunswick Apprenticeship and Certification Branch:
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour - Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification
P.O. Box 6000
Chestnut Complex
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2260
Fax: (506) 453-5317
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_training_and_labour.html

For additional information about training institutions, please visit http://canlearn.ca

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-07-06 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
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