Assistant Cook_

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the selected candidate will have the following responsibilities:

What you will be doing

• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Weighs, measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgements using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Prepares ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc)
• Seasons and cook’s foods according to recipes or personal judgement and experience
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils
• Cooks the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
• Portions, arranges and garnishes food and deliver to the F&B staff for service to clients.
• Ensures great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Verifies that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 1-year experience in similar position in a hospitality sector
• Ability to work on pressure and shift system
• A minimum NTC Level 3 in Food Production
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Hygiene and Safety Standards
• Able to read and follow standardised recipes
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures