Cooks are the hands of the kitchen - the ones in charge of executing all orders under the supervision of the executive chef. Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items. Each cook in a kitchen has their own responsibilities. As a team, cooks collaborate to prepare food, to provide delicious meals for the students they are serving.
Requirements
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Diploma; at least 12 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
Bonuses
NOT AVAILABLE
Benefits
GRADE 10 IUE BASIC SALARY : K27, 700. 00
Responsibilities
Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, simple pastries/breads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality.
Completes production sheets and other records as required.
Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Caters special events as required.
Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
May be required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.
May record inventory and/or order stock.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
