Cook II - Gardemanger

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search is seeking a kitchen associate in Bahrain to prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety procedures. You will portion and cook foods, monitor temperatures, and ensure quality throughout service.

The role requires communication, teamwork, and adherence to recipes, standards, and security policies. A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and a food preparation checklist.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they are cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set up and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of appliances and food.
• Follow company and safety policies; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality; protect company assets.
• Speak with others clearly and professionally; develop positive working relationships with others.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.