Job Title : Cook
Reports to : Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Scope of work :
the Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. The cook will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals food.
Job Title : Cook
Reports to : Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Scope of work :
the Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. The cook will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals food.
Responsibilities :
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
- Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
- Cover, date and correctly store all food prep items
- Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
- Washing, slicing, peeling, and preparing food items
- Serve menu items compliant with established standards
- Follow recipe matrix at all times
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
- Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
- Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
- Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored properly
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas to be cleaned
- Assist with all duties as assigned by a Manager
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Non-Negotiables :
Uniform standard and exceptional personal hygieneNo gumNo cell phones or electronic devicesNo leaning“It’s not my job” is an unacceptable responseNo eating or drinking in customer viewNo complaining of any sort in public areasTeamworkUniforms :
Standard Chef uniform consisting of chef’s hat, jacket, pants, non-slip shoes, apron, Biotherm and penEating periods and breaks :
Employees are entitled to a break after working 5 consecutive hoursYou have to ask a manager before going on breakCompetencies :
Ability to accurately read, interpret and prepare all food recipes within restaurant name guidelinesAbility to prepare and present menu items within cooking time requirementsReading, writing and verbal communication skills requiredCapable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipmentExcellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and proceduresAccuracy and speed in executing assigned tasksFamiliar with industry’s best practicesRequirements / Qualifications :
Education :High School graduate or equivalent preferredExperience :Previous cooking / prep experience preferredLanguages :English / Arabic