Chief Cook

Sentro 88 Foods, Inc.; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Bulacan is looking for an experienced Cook to prepare meals and manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include setting up the kitchen, ensuring ingredient freshness, and complying with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates must have a diploma in Culinary Science and at least two years of experience in a full-service restaurant. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for fostering a cooperative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook with at least two years in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and delegate tasks effectively.
• Credentials in health and safety training.
• At least two years in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong kitchen management and leadership abilities.
• Health and safety training credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to establishment recipes.
• Set up the kitchen with necessary utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensure freshness of ingredients and final products.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Foster cooperation among kitchen staff.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Foster cooperation and supervise Kitchen Helpers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Culinary Science

College Level

Job description

The Cook prepares meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment like knives, pans, and food scales
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients, cooking food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers, coaching Kitchen Helpers for optimum output of tasks
• Other job-related duties as assigned and instructed by the Management

Qualifications

• College Level
• Diploma in Culinary Science or related certificate
• Proven experience as a Cook
• At least two (2) years working experience in a full-service restaurant
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Able to work in fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Dedicated to food quality and safety