Cook - Landmark

Tastewell Food Group Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Tastewell Food Group Inc. is seeking an experienced kitchen lead to supervise cooks and helpers, ensure timely preparation of menu items, and maintain high cleanliness.

You will train staff, monitor equipment, manage inventory, and uphold food safety standards while delivering friendly service in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Capable of performing minor repairs such as fixing tiles, cleaning burner, painting or patching, replacing belts, and similar tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of assistant cook, kitchen helper, and dishwashing/cleaning crew.
• Train kitchen helper in food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure all cooking equipment is in good condition including stove, burner, griller, and exhaust machines.
• Ensure all cooking utensils and equipment are complete and in good condition.
• Ensure cooking equipment and tools are used correctly to prevent damage and improve efficiency.
• Keep kitchen clean at all times and prevent pests or insects.
• Report any equipment damage or needed repairs including exhaust, plumbing, gas, and electrical systems.
• Perform minor repairs such as tile fixes, burner cleaning, painting or patching, replacing belts, and similar tasks.
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients to ensure all menu items are available and communicate with supervisor for orders.
• Verify quality of products received from supplier and report unacceptable quality.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory records.
• Ensure no food or ingredients are damaged or wasted.
• Implement FIFO and comply with food safety standards in storing food.

Skills

Capable of performing minor repairs

Job description

About the role

Reports directly to the Store Supervisor. Manages the preparation and production of all food to be served based on the store menu and recipes, ensuring all menu items are always available. Maintains high quality of food served in the department and ensures kitchen cleanliness to prevent pest infestation. Ensures all food is prepared in accordance with the strictest food safety and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the work of assistant cook, kitchen helper, and dishwashing/cleaning crew
• Train kitchen helper in food preparation and cooking
• Ensure all cooking equipment is in good condition including stove, burner, griller, and exhaust machines
• Ensure all cooking utensils and equipment are complete and in good condition
• Ensure cooking equipment and tools are used correctly to prevent damage and improve food preparation efficiency
• Keep kitchen clean at all times and ensure no pests or insects are present
• Report any equipment damage or needed repairs including exhaust, plumbing, gas, and electrical systems
• Perform minor repairs such as fixing broken tiles, cleaning burner for blue flame, minor painting or patching to prevent leaks, replacing fan belts, and similar tasks
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients to ensure all menu items are available and communicate with store supervisor for product orders
• Verify quality of products received from supplier or commissary and report unacceptable quality to store supervisor
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of products for proper recording and verification
• Ensure no food or ingredients are damaged or wasted
• Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) and comply with food safety standards in storing food, raw or cooked
• Interact with customers and address their needs when needed due to limited staff
• Process customer orders in POS and verify payment received and adjust change for customers
• Immediately report any loss or theft to Area Manager for appropriate action

About you

• Capable of performing minor repairs including fixing broken tiles, cleaning burner, minor painting or patching, replacing fan belts, and similar tasks