Cook (TSH145)

Payman Club; Stromness; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality organization in Stromness seeks driven individuals for a full-time role focused on cooking, food preparation, and kitchen management. Candidates must have great cooking skills, leadership capabilities, and a keen eye for hygiene. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring minimal food waste. Accommodation can be provided with adjusted rent. If you are passionate about culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position may be perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodation with adjusted rent

Qualifications

• Great cooking skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong leadership and management skills are required.
• Organizational and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to company standards.
• Ensure meal setup is complete and fresh food is available.
• Serve guests and clean the dining area as necessary.
• Assist in effective stock management and implement waste reduction strategies.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen adhering to hygiene standards.

Skills

Great cooking skills

Attention to detail

Leadership and management skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Being innovative

Job description

Full-time

Accommodation can be provided with an adjusted rent

Start from first week of March

Tasks

We are looking for driven and passionate individuals to do the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of our hotel whilst complying with policies on quality and food hygiene. Planning and pricing menu items, ordering supplies, and supervising activities of kitchen assistants and workers are also among the responsibilities of this role.

Outcomes

• Prepare, cook, and present meals required to the standards set by the company
• Ensure setup is complete before each meal and fresh foods are always available during the service hours
• Serve guests with food and drink orders while they are in the dining area and replenish as necessary
• Clean the serving area, including the tables, chairs, and buffet as needed, and empty garbage
• Assist in the effective management of stock and portion control
• Ensure minimal wastage, implementing ideas for reducing waste wherever possible
• Ensure that all statutory elements of health and hygiene are adhered to and to ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organised manner
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working order. Report all faults to the relevant manager and ensure equipment is not used until safe to do so
• Participate in weekly meetings
• Other responsibilities as delegated by the OE/Site Manager

Requirements

Competencies

• Great cooking skills
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and management skills
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Being innovative

Requirements:

• ID Card
• Proof of Address
• DBS check
• 2 references