Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. 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. Inspect kitchens and food service areas. Supervise kitchen staff and helpers. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Clean kitchen and work areas. Organize buffets and banquets. Manage kitchen operations. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Dependability. Organized. Team player. Time management. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).