Requirements
Responsible for basic food preparation in a kitchen section, cooperating with senior cooks, collecting food items, preparing mise-en-place, and adhering to hygiene and sanitation standards. Requires maintaining equipment, controlling food costs, and participating in training.
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE Responsible for the basic preparation in a given section in the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities - Cooperates and works together with the senior cook in the production of food in his section.
- To assist the senior cook in performing his /her duties efficiently.
- To collect required food items from the stores and the butchery.
- Preparing mise-en-place according to direction given by the section head.
- To follow the rules and regulations of hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen
- Following and attending training classes and keeps records of new recipes and cooking procedures.
- Maintains equipment in good, clean conditions and ensures repairs and maintenance are regularly carried out.
- To Maintain food cost within the budget by controlling waste without compromising standards
- Performs any other duties, which may be allocated from time to time Health, Safety and Security
- Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas at all times.
- Be aware of the Restaurant policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene, and fire life safety and ensure your direct reports do the same.
- Familiarize with emergency exits and evacuation procedures.
General - Comply with the company's corporate code of conduct.
- Familiarize yourself with the company values and model desired behaviors.
- Perform tasks as directed by the Management in pursuit of the achievement of business goals.