Cook

Cook

Responsible for preparing and executing menu items using various kitchen equipment, ensuring quality control, maintaining hygiene standards, managing inventory, and collaborating with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Cooking menu items using stoves, grills, ovens, fryers, and other kitchen equipment strictly following standardized recipes.
• Inspecting finished dishes for correct portion size, taste, temperature, and visual presentation.
• Keeping workstations clean, sanitizing tools and surfaces, properly labeling and dating stored food, and following first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation rules.
• Monitoring stock levels, tracking ingredient usage, and informing the kitchen manager when supplies run low.
• Complying with health and safety regulations, reporting equipment malfunctions, and assisting other kitchen stations during busy service hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; formal culinary arts degree, certificate, or vocational training is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 to 10 years of prior experience working as a cook in a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong knife skills, familiarity with various cooking methods (grilling, sautéing, baking, boiling), and ability to read and follow recipes.
• Understanding of local food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to stand for long shifts, work in hot or humid environments, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the management.

How to Apply Interested and experienced cooks should send their CVs to westsidebeachresort.consult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.