Cook (Trinidad)

Love being in the kitchen? We’re looking for a passionate Cook to join our team. Take pride in creating delicious food, keeping your space clean, and bringing flavour, quality, and energy to every dish.

Must be willing and able to work on a shift system, including weekends and public holidays.

About the Role
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals and delivering outstanding culinary experiences? We’re looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you’ll prepare high-quality dishes while ensuring food safety, consistency, and creativity. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary career.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare food to be served in compliance with all sanitation, health, and hygiene standards, using established food production programs and procedures to minimise waste and ensure quality.
• Inspect ingredients and prepare meals in accordance with standardised recipes and specifications, meeting quantity requirements and exceeding quality expectations.
• Apply HACCP quality control procedures during storage and processing of raw materials and finished products; accurately complete temperature logs and ensure proper labelling, packaging, and storage.
• Blast chill prepared food within required time frames, record temperatures, segregate items, and store in designated holding chillers.
• Comply with Lean Manufacturing processes to promote efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in mandatory stock counts and contribute to accurate record-keeping.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organised work area and equipment at all times.
• Follow all HSE, PPE, HACCP, Food Safety, and Hygiene rules and regulations.
• Minimise waste and ensure all wastage is properly recorded.
• Follow all departmental policies and contribute during team meetings.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing food safety and operational standards.
• Must be willing and able to work on a shift system, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications & Skills
• Diploma or Certificate in Food Preparation, Culinary Arts, or Professional Cook’s training
• Practical knowledge of food preparation, garnishing, and event service
• Knowledge of basic First Aid is an asset
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the food service industry and in a team-oriented environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent understanding of kitchen hygiene, safety, and food quality standards

Physical Requirements
This role requires standing for extended periods. Regular breaks are recommended to maintain well-being during shifts.

Must be willing and able to work on a shift system, including weekends and public holidays.