Cook
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Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and qualified candidate to join as a Cook in our restaurant.

You will be responsible for cooking delicacies for our customers. You will also be adding new recipes and upgrading our menu. The main aim of this role is to provide a different variety of cuisines to our customers. You will also be responsible for managing the pantry and training the junior staff. You should ensure that all the meals are well prepared under proper hygiene conditions.

If you love cooking and have an amazing taste in various cuisines, we would like to meet you. Apply right away.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations and the cooking space clean.

• Train the junior staff accordingly.

• Add new and delicious food items to the menu.

• Ensure all the ingredients are fresh and timely available.

• Maintain the quality and standard of the meals.

• Prepare ingredients and other types of equipment.

• Chop and cut vegetables before actually preparing the meal

• Make sure the presentation of the dish being served is good.

• Store the ingredients in a proper hygienic way

• Ensure the utensils and cutlery are properly sanitized before use.

• Prepare the dishes according to the customer’s requirements.

Requirements

• A degree from a culinary school. High School Diploma will also be considered

• Proven 5 years of experience working as a Cook in a reputable restaurant, Chef, or a similar position in the Hospitality Industry.

• Extensive knowledge of grills and other cooking procedures

• Proficient in cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables.

• Neat and clean personality.

• Strong understanding of food handling techniques.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• A critical thinker.

• Excellent listening skills.

• Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.

• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Hard-working individual.

• Good time management abilities.

• Strong decision-making skills.