COOK

Hotel Ava group of companies; Pasay; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Ava group of companies invites applications for a kitchen role focused on daily food preparation, station setup, and adherence to recipes and safety standards. The successful candidate will contribute to a clean, organized kitchen and support the team in high-paced service periods.

Experience as a Line Cook or Prep Cook is preferred, with strong attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset to maintain quality and efficiency across all cooking tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a kitchen role such as Line Cook, Prep Cook or similar.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow kitchen SOPs.
• Strong organization and time management in a busy environment.
• Stamina to work long hours in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily menu items at assigned station.
• Set up commissary station per guidelines.
• Ensure timely and sanitary preparation of all items.
• Follow recipes accurately and maintain portioning.
• Keep station clean and observe safety standards.
• Maintain equipment in the station and report issues.
• Assist with cleaning and organization of kitchen areas.
• Take on extra duties as directed by Kitchen Supervisor.

Skills

Line Cook

Cooking methods

Time management

Team player

Kitchen cleanliness

Safety sanitation

Equipment handling

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Daily preparation of food items in the assigned station of the kitchen.

2. Setting up the commissary station in adherence to established guidelines.

3. Timely and sanitary preparation of all food items as per instructions.

4. Following recipe manuals accurately in product processing.

5. Maintaining station cleanliness while observing safety, sanitation, and organization standards.

6. Proficient use and maintenance of all equipment in the designated station.

7. Assisting with kitchen, walk-in freezer, chiller and storage areas cleaning, sanitation and organization.

8. Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Kitchen Supervisor at any time.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a Line Cook, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

• Familiar with industry’s best practices; Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team

• Strong organization and active listening skills

• Exceptional time management skills

• Excellent food preparation and cooking skills. Know the different methods of chopping vegetables, dividing meat, filleting fish and combining salads, herbs and spices, along with how to portion dishes and work with precision to bring recipes to life; also know the safe and proper methods of operating different kitchen appliances and utensils.

• Stamina to work long hours in a fast-paced kitchen. Need to be able to lift heavy objects and collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff to meet client and executive expectations.

• Demonstrates great organizational skills as they’re responsible for keeping their space tidy and ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked and ready before their shift begins.

• Must be great at multi-tasking being given several preparation tasks to complete at once.