COOK

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

ROMEO MEDESTOMAS FOOD ENTERPRISE in Makati City is seeking a skilled Cook for a full-time role. You will prepare quality Filipino dishes, maintain food safety standards, and contribute to daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate has proven kitchen experience, strong hygiene knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure during peak service times. You will collaborate with staff to ensure efficient service and quality presentation.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a cook in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak service times.
• Attention to detail with consistent food quality and presentation.
• Good communication and teamwork to coordinate with kitchen staff.
• Physical fitness and stamina for long kitchen shifts.
• Strong time management and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation for all meals.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols at all times.
• Manage kitchen station duties and maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Receive and follow instructions from the Senior Cook regarding daily menu items and special requests.
• Organize ingredients before service begins.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure proper preparation.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow during service periods.
• Assist with inventory management and report ingredient usage.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Proven experience as a Cook

Food preparation techniques

Food hygiene

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Physical fitness

Time management

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a talented and passionate Cook to join the kitchen team at ROMEO MEDESTOMAS FOOD ENTERPRISE in Makati City, Metro Manila. This is a full-time position where you will be responsible for preparing quality Filipino dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and contributing to the overall success of our food service operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards

• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation for all meals prepared

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols at all times

• Manage kitchen station duties and maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas

• Receive and follow instructions from the Senior Cook regarding daily menu items and special requests

• Organize ingredients before service begins

• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is prepared to specification

• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow during service periods

• Assist with inventory management and report on ingredient usage

• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report any maintenance issues promptly

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Cook within a professional kitchen environment

• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen safety standards

• Excellent understanding of food hygiene

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak service times

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to consistency in food quality and presentation

• Good communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with other kitchen staff

• Physical fitness and stamina to handle the demands of a kitchen environment

• Time management skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately