Kitchen Operations Lead

EL COCO GROUP OF COMPANIES; San Pablo; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EL COCO GROUP OF COMPANIES in Laguna, San Pablo, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the smooth operation of the kitchen, coordinating porters, maintaining safety and hygiene, and assisting with food supplies and portion costs. You may also contribute to menu planning and perform cooking duties when required, bringing practical cooking skills and the ability to work quickly in a busy kitchen.

This role requires experience in a professional kitchen, strong organizational skills, and clear

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen or food service environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing stock, storage and supplies.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety, food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to coordinate team members and communicate clearly.
• Understanding of portion control, ingredient usage and cost management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Practical cooking skills and willingness to undertake cooking duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the work of kitchen porters.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Organise the inventory, storage and distribution of foodstuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Support menu planning and apportion ingredients effectively.
• Identify appropriate ways to use food surpluses.
• Control portion costs by calculating the number of portions produced from each food batch.
• Cook and support food preparation when required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Food safety & hygiene

Team coordination

Cost control & portions

Fast-paced environment

Cooking duties

Job description

EL COCO GROUP OF COMPANIES in Laguna, San Pablo, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the smooth operation of the kitchen, coordinating porters, maintaining safety and hygiene, and assisting with food supplies and portion costs. You may also contribute to menu planning and perform cooking duties when required, bringing practical cooking skills and the ability to work quickly in a busy kitchen.

This role requires experience in a professional kitchen, strong organizational skills, and clear