Continental Cook

A Continental Chef prepares and cooks European cuisine (French, Italian, Mediterranean) with high standards for taste, presentation, and quality, managing kitchen operations, supervising staff, developing menus, controlling inventory, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations in hotels or restaurants. Key duties involve recipe creation, stock management, quality control, team leadership, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation:

  Cook and plate a wide variety of Continental dishes (appetizers, mains, desserts) using fresh ingredients and traditional methods.

• Menu Development:

  Design, plan, and innovate seasonal menus and specials, focusing on authentic European flavors.

• Kitchen Management:

  Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain cleanliness, manage inventory, and order supplies.

• Quality & Safety:

  Ensure all food meets high standards and strictly adhere to health, hygiene, and food safety regulations (HACCP).

• Staff Supervision:

  Train, mentor, and supervise junior kitchen staff (Commis, CDP) in culinary techniques and kitchen standards.

• Cost Control:

  Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and manage budgets efficiently.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Culinary Expertise:

  Deep knowledge of European cuisines, cooking techniques (sautéing, grilling, sauce making), ingredients, and flavor profiles.

• Experience:

  Proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally with a culinary degree or certification.

• Leadership:

  Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to lead a team.

• Creativity:

  Passion for culinary arts, detail-oriented, and creative in food presentation.

• Adaptability:

  Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment. 

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• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 6 months - 1 years of experience.