Restaurant Cook

Westwoods BBQ & Spice; Colombia; On-site; COP 13,392,000 - 20,088,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwoods BBQ & Spice in Tolima, Colombia is seeking cooks for all kitchen stations to prepare lunch and dinner. You will follow recipes, maintain high quality in a fast-paced kitchen, and work well with fellow staff. Coordinate with other departments and assist with inventory as needed.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally culinary training; experience preferred and weekend/holiday availability required to join a busy team in our restaurant.

Qualifications

• Prepare lunch and dinner following established recipes.
• Maintain quality in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Coordinate with other departments when needed.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory of food supplies.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and food safety standards.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch and/or dinners.
• Follow all recipes and cooking procedures.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and deliver quality food.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory of food supply.
• Follow sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Learn and become familiar with new menu items.

Skills

Cooking skills

Follow recipes

Team collaboration

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary institute / military school / on-the-job training

Job description

We are currently seeking Cooks in all stations in the kitchen

Major responsibilities include:

• Prepare lunch and/or dinners
• Follow all recipes and cooking procedures
• Be able to work in a fast pace kitchen and put out quality food
• Able to work well with other fellow employees
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary
• Assist with the purchase and inventory of the food supply if needed
• Follow all sanitation guidelines to avoid any foodborne illnesses
• Become familiar with any new menu items/dishes

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military school or formal on-the-job training preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation experience required
• Experience with quantity food preparation preferred
• Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes
• Knowledge of proper nutritional requirements
• Must have a Food Service Sanitation Certificate
• ABle to work weekends and special holidays