The Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to the Kitchen’s recipes and specifications.
Core Responsibilities:
- Labels and stocks all ingredients on shelves to ensure they are organized and accessible.
- Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment to assist staff to achieve a smooth cooking experience.
- Prepares ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.) to achieve a smooth cooking experience.
- Prepares foods and dishes according to demand within high taste and ensures good presentation of foods and dishes to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensures cooking stations are stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours to ensure the accessibility of the main chef to all and any needed tools.
- Keeps the kitchen clean and free of any potential safety hazards to ensure its compliance with the kitchen safety and hygiene standards.
- Follows standard kitchen-specific recipes ensuring the plated food is correctly prepared and looks appealing to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Keeps a close eye on the quality of kitchen equipment and reports to management if any repairs or replacements are needed to prevent possible injuries.
- Adheres to the Kitchen’s culinary standards and regulations
Skills
Qualifications:
- Diploma degree in Culinary science or a related certificate would be a plus.
- English and Arabic language skills (written and spoken).
- 2 years of experience.
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment such as, grills, ovens and fryers