Cook

To proficiently prepare all meals and snacks to order, in compliance with required kitchen standards, AAA 5 Diamond and LQA Benchmarking standards and maintaining HACCP regulations.

JOB SUMMARY

To proficiently prepare all meals and snacks to order, in compliance with required kitchen standards, AAA 5 Diamond and LQA Benchmarking standards and maintaining HACCP regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Adhere to the established safety standards and also assist in the prevention of accidents by being aware of hazardous situations.
• Assist in inventory counts and controls.
• Receive and check food items from requisition orders.
• Practice proper recycling procedures and kitchen energy management.
• Must be familiar with all equipment and machinery including safe operation and maintenance.
• To ensure that all meals, and snacks are correctly prepared, cooked and served to the HACCP regulations, the AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards.
• To assist with the cleaning of fridges.
• To make sure all items placed in fridges/freezers are labeled and stored correctly.
• To ensure quality and consistency with all completed food items.
• Conduct daily checks on the quality and freshness of products.
• To assist in the preparation of food to the AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards for guest consumption.
• All food is served at proper temperature in accordance with the company’s standards, AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary level education is required.
• Graduated from a culinary institution.
• 3-5 years of Chef experience in a AAA 5 Diamond Hotel/Restaurant or a similar upscale or reputable high end Fine Dining establishment.
• Level 2 or above National Vocational Qualification in Food Preparation and Cookery.
• Client Service Orientation.
• Must be familiar with all kitchen equipment and machinery.
• The ability to perform mathematical calculation including but not limited to conversion of recipes, inventories etc.
• Must be in good physical condition to stand for 8 consecutive hours, walk, kneel and bend.
• Must be able to sustain the heat and cold of the kitchen.
• Knowledge of kitchen terminology required.
• Knowledge of all other kitchen departments.