An Assistant Cook prepares and cooks a wide range of foods for public consumption in various settings such as restaurants and hotels. Specifically, an Assistant Cook:
- prepares, cooks, and assembles complete breakfasts
- prepares short order dishes including hot and cold sandwiches
- prepares stocks, soups and sauces, salads, dressings, vegetables and desserts
- uses a variety of preparation methods including roasting, deep-frying, poaching, sautéeing, braising and grilling to prepare meats, poultry and fish
- practises safe work practices, hygiene, equipment handling, sanitation and workplace safety