Description
Job Summary:
A professional responsible for assisting in food preparation, ensuring food quality and kitchen organization, and stepping in for the 2nd Cook when absent.
Key Highlights:
1. Opportunity for professional development
2. Dynamic and collaborative work environment
**About the Position:**
A professional responsible for assisting in dish preparation, paying close attention to order or menu specifications. Handles and verifies the condition of ingredients used, ensuring quality standards and compliance with order requirements. In the absence of the 2nd Cook, assists in organizing and executing kitchen tasks to ensure smooth operations.
**What You Will Do:**
✅ Prepare meals and desserts, controlling food quality, preparation time, and taste according to specified menus;
✅ Guide assistants in meal pre\-preparation while maintaining service quality standards;
✅ Monitor food expiration dates using the **FIFO (First In, First Out)** system and correctly complete identification and expiration labels;
✅ Maintain kitchen hygiene and organization by applying proper food handling, cleaning, and storage methods;
✅ Clean equipment, utensils, and facilities after use;
✅ Report any irregularities regarding product quality or the need for repair/replacement of utensils, equipment, or facilities to your immediate supervisor;
✅ Ensure individual and collective safety by properly using required **PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)**;
✅ Comply with hotel regulations, refraining from wearing ornaments during working hours (e.g., wedding rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.);
✅ Wear **disposable hairnets** and other hygiene items as per internal regulations;
✅ Follow and implement policies and procedures outlined in the **Employee Handbook**;
✅ Safeguard, maintain, and preserve equipment, tools, materials, and the workplace;
✅ Operate food preparation, heating, and refrigeration equipment safely;
✅ Assist in preparing snacks and meals as scheduled and per supervisor instructions;
✅ Maintain proper storage conditions for stored food to prevent losses and spoilage;
✅ Attend training and capacity-building sessions when requested;
✅ Comply with internal hotel policies and procedures;
✅ Perform additional tasks assigned by leadership, provided they relate to kitchen department routines and necessary resources and instructions are provided.
**Benefits of Joining Our Team:**
✔️ Market-average salary;
✔️ Opportunity for professional development;
✔️ Dynamic and collaborative work environment;
✔️ **Schedule:** 6 days on, 1 day off \| **Working Hours:** 2:00 PM to 10:20 PM.