Cook

Primary Role:

In charge of preparing meals by ensuring the highest quality meals are prepared and served.

Essential Functions:

1. KITCHEN PRODUCTION:

• Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
• Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.
• Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
• Taking inventory of supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
• Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.
• Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie's instructions.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

2. COOKING FROM SCRATCH WITH LOVE: Cooking with passion and love is essential to food quality that represents our client and leading the brand. Whenever humanly possible, always use fresh, seasonal ingredients and cook from scratch. The main duty is cooking food items and serving of daily meals, followed by kitchen support and shift relief.

3. ATMOSPHERE: To keep the kitchen atmosphere looking fun and inviting. To keep signage and displays up to date. To work efficiently, keeping your station organized and clean.

4. FOOD COSTS: Monitor kitchen operations to ensure proper use of product and inventory control while keeping waste to a minimum (under 2%). Make sure there is no theft by staff or students. Perform monthly inventory with the Kitchen Manager. Maintain recipes and ensure all items are sold at 30% or lower Food Cost.

5. SAFETY & SECURITY: Maintain a safe work environment for all staff and guests. Secure kitchen during non-operating hours. Keep food samples based on SOP and adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards

6. COMPANY VISION: Understand and deliver company's vision and operational objectives. Adhere to and have knowledge of all company (SOP) policies & procedures.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma
• At least 3 years of experience
• Strong team player