Looking for a Cook

1. Food Preparation & Cooking - Prepare ingredients: wash, chop, marinate, measure - Cook dishes to recipe standards for taste, portion, and presentation - Monitor cooking times and temperatures for food safety - Test food for seasoning and quality before service *2. Kitchen Operations & Hygiene* - Maintain a clean, organized workstation. Clean as you go - Follow food safety and HACCP standards: storage, handling, temperature control - Store ingredients properly to prevent spoilage and waste - Report faulty equipment or low stock to the head chef/kitchen manager *3. Menu & Quality Control* - Follow standardized recipes and portion control to keep costs consistent - Maintain consistent quality on every plate - Adapt recipes when ingredients change, and flag issues early *4. Team Coordination* - Communicate with other cooks, wait staff, and supervisors during service - Help with prep lists and delegate tasks to commis chefs or kitchen assistants

- Strong knowledge of cooking methods, knife skills, and food preparation - Recipe development, portion control, and cost management - Menu planning and kitchen workflow management - Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently - Inventory management and supplier coordination *4. Soft Skills* - *Leadership*: Manage and train kitchen staff under pressure - *Time Management*: Handle multiple orders during peak service without dropping quality - *Creativity*: Adapt dishes and create new menu items - *Communication*: Clear communication with front-of-house, suppliers, and management - *Stamina & Hygiene*: Stand for long hours, work in heat, maintain strict hygiene Other Requirements - Flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays - Clean criminal record and health certificate - References from previous kitchens

- Knife skills and classical cooking techniques - Recipe standardization and portion control - Inventory, ordering, and cost control - Knowledge of kitchen equipment maintenance - Ability to create recipes and adjust for cost/seasonality - Clean health record and medical fitness certificate - Good references from previous kitchens - Ability to work under pressure, weekends, and holidays