Food preparation: Prepping ingredients, such as washing and chopping vegetables, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to recipes.
Cooking: Cooking food using various methods like grilling, baking, frying, steaming, and boiling, following company recipes and standards.
Quality control: Ensuring food is fresh, cooked to the correct temperature, and presented attractively.
Sanitation and safety: Maintaining a clean and sanitized work area, equipment, and utensils, and following all food safety and handling guidelines.
Inventory management: Monitoring food stock, placing orders for new ingredients, and properly storing excess food.
Key skills and qualifications
Experience: Proven experience as a cook is often required.
Technical skills: Proficiency in various cooking techniques and knowledge of kitchen equipment like grills and ovens.
Soft skills: Strong communication, time management, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Organization: Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment, work efficiently, and manage multiple tasks.