Cooks
Cooks in the Canadian Forces prepare a variety of nutritious
food for military personnel, and on occasions, civilians.
The meals they make vary from meals prepared in a trailer
in the field, to formal multi-course dinners for military
and civilian dignitaries.
What They Do
- Prepare nutritionally balanced meals ranging from light
lunches to formal banquets
- Prepare extra meals, snacks and box lunches for personnel
working shift
- Order and store all food related items
- Serve meals at steam tables
- Prepare soups, salads, sauces and vegetables
- Cut, prepare and cook meat
- Produce cakes, pastries and other baked goods including
decorative
- Ration accounting
- Menu planning
- Sanitation and cleaning of kitchens/dining areas and
equipment
- Prepare special meals in hospitals and flight meals
for aircraft
Qualifications and Interests
An eye for detail, and a high degree of personal cleanliness
and hygiene are essential to this occupation. Cooks must
be dedicated, and care about their work as it affects the
well being of so many others. The duties of the occupation
can also be physically demanding in that they require long
hours of standing and lifting of heavy equipment and supplies.
Cooks must be reliable and able to plan and organize their
duties. They should be interested in providing attractive,
well balanced meals and must be able to work well with others.
Working Environment
A cook must be prepared to work in a variety of situations.
On base, the environment is similar to a large commercial
restaurant or cafeteria where meals are prepared for 100
to 500 people at a time. In operational units such as ships
or in the field, working conditions may be very difficult.
At sea, meals must be prepared in cramped quarters while
the ship pitches and rolls. In the field, the kitchen may
be located in a tent, or a trailer and kitchen equipment
must be unloaded, loaded and transported to the location
of each meal.
Cooks usually work shifts, including holidays and week-ends
and must be prepared to work long hours when required. They
serve in bases and stations throughout Canada, including
the Arctic, and also overseas with Canadian troops supporting
UN or NATO commitments.
Career Opportunities
Career progression, promotion and advanced courses are
readily available for personnel with proven abilities. Travel
opportunities are extensive.
Related Civilian Jobs
- Short order, institutional or restaurant cook
- Baker
- Food Services Instructor in high school or Colleges
- Butcher
- Supervisor (Food Service Establishment)
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