Job Summary
You will prepare and cook food promptly, adjust recipes to meetcustomer needs, manage food stock and freshness, ensure kitchen safety andhygiene, and maintain food quality and presentation according to menustandards.
Responsibilities
Cook food efficiently to meet service timelines
Modify recipes to accommodate customer dietary requests such as reducing salt or removing dairy
Monitor food inventory levels and place orders to maintain adequate stock
Inspect food freshness regularly and discard expired items to ensure safety
Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen environment
Perform final quality and presentation checks on finished dishes to meet menu specifications
Maintain a secure, clean, and safe kitchen area before ending each shift
Manage multiple tasks calmly and effectively under pressure
Apply problem-solving skills to resolve kitchen challenges promptly
Required competencies and certifications
Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
Hands-on experience operating various kitchen equipment
Knowledge of current cooking techniques and recipes
Familiarity with sanitation regulations
Ability to work split shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Culinary school diploma preferred