Cook II - Gardemanger

Explore more jobs; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 2,800 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

Explore more jobs is seeking a kitchen staff member responsible for preparing ingredients, portioning, washing, and storing food to support a busy dining operation.

You will operate ovens, stoves, grills, and other equipment, follow recipes and safety procedures, maintain a clean workstation, and collaborate with teammates to serve high-quality meals.

Educational requirement is a high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience; no supervisory duties required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Minimum 1 year related kitchen experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients as needed.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation and equipment.
• Follow safety policies and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

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.