Cook
Full-time
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Cook to oversee daily food preparation and ensure that meals are prepared to a consistently high standard of taste, presentation, hygiene, and quality. The Cook will coordinate kitchen activities, managing ingredients, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes, and portion standards.
- Ensure consistency in the taste, quality, presentation, and portion sizes of all meals.
- Monitor food inventory and communicate ingredient requirements.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, handling, and preservation of food items.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.
- Minimize food waste through proper portion control, storage, and preparation techniques.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
- Monitor cooking equipment and report faulty or damaged equipment promptly.
- Ensure food is prepared and served within the required timelines.
- Maintain accurate records where required, including food usage, wastage, and stock requirements.
- Perform other duties related to food preparation and kitchen operations as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a Cook
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety practices.
- Ability to prepare a variety of local and continental dishes.
- Good knowledge of portion control and kitchen cost management.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication
- Physically fit and able to work for extended periods in a kitchen environment.
Vacancy posted 21 hours ago
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