Continental Cook

Job Description: Continental Cook
A Continental Cook is an entry-level kitchen professional responsible for assisting senior chefs in preparing and presenting continental cuisine (European dishes such as Italian, French, Mediterranean, etc.). This role focuses on learning kitchen operations, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting smooth food production.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Assist in preparing continental dishes according to recipes and standards

• Wash, peel, cut, and portion ingredients

• Prepare basic sauces, stocks, salads, and simple dishes

• Ensure proper storage and labeling of food items

Kitchen Support

• Support the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef during service

• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment

• Follow mise en place procedures before service

• Help in plating and presentation as directed

Quality & Hygiene

• Follow food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)

• Maintain personal cleanliness and proper uniform

• Check freshness of ingredients

• Minimize food wastage

Inventory Assistance

• Help in receiving and storing deliveries

• Monitor stock levels of kitchen supplies

• Report shortages or spoilage to senior chefs

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of continental cuisine

• Understanding of kitchen equipment and knife skills

• Ability to follow instructions and recipes

• Good time management and teamwork

• Willingness to learn and work under pressure

• Basic food safety knowledge

• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 0 - 4 years of experience.