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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Retirement home. Tasks: Determine the size of food portions and costs. Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Order supplies and equipment. Supervise kitchen staff and helpers. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Manage kitchen operations. Cuisine specialties: Canadian. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Time management. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .