A Senior Cook in a kitchen setting manages food preparation and cooking processes, often overseeing multiple food stations and junior staff. This role includes preparing and cooking dishes, ensuring timely service, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and potentially supervising or mentoring other kitchen staff.
Key Responsibilities of a Senior Cook:
- Food Preparation and Cooking: Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to recipes and menu guidelines.
- Station Management: Managing food preparation and cooking processes at designated stations, ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels and ensuring the availability of necessary ingredients.
- Hygiene and Safety: Adhering to health, hygiene, and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Team Supervision: Supervising junior kitchen staff, potentially managing their development and training.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring that kitchen equipment is in good working order and reporting any issues.
- Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Communication: Communicating effectively with chefs, other cooks, and service staff.
- Must be aware of South Indian cooking and recipes like Biryani, chicken gravy and chettinadu style home cooking.
