Senior Cook

1. Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to recipes or menus.
• Ensure food is presented professionally and consistently.
• Handle special dietary requirements or requests.

2. Menu Planning & Development

• Assist in planning new dishes or updating existing menus.
• Suggest improvements based on seasonal ingredients or customer feedback.
• Collaborate with Head Chef or Executive Chef in menu creation.

3. Kitchen Supervision

• Supervise junior cooks, kitchen helpers, and trainees.
• Delegate tasks and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring.

4. Quality Control & Standards

• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards are strictly followed.
• Perform quality checks on ingredients and final dishes.
• Monitor inventory freshness and storage practices.

5. Inventory & Cost Control

• Assist in inventory management: ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Help control food costs and reduce waste.
• Keep track of portion control and ingredient usage.

6. Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for special requests or service timing.
• Report kitchen issues or equipment malfunctions to management.