The Cook would be responsible for preparing food, producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines.
Cooks will follow recipes consistently, make adjustments based on the manager's requests and prepare garnishes to make an attractive presentation for each meal.
Responsibilities
Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
Occasionally serve food.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
Handle and store ingredients and food.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
Execute opening and closing procedures
Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
Monitor station inventory levels
Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.
Requirements
High School Diploma; Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Culinary is preferred.
3 years relevant work experience.
Proven culinary experience.
Must be creative and be able to prepare national and continental dishes
Sound knowledge of different cuisines as well as food health and safety regulations.
A strong understanding of nutrition.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication (written and reading) skills.