Kitchen Staff / Back of the House

Bigtime Empire Corporation; Bocaue; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigtime Empire Corporation is seeking motivated kitchen staff in Bulacan, Philippines, to prepare, cook, and assemble dishes per standard recipes and portions. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while maintaining clean and organized work areas.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays. Training will be provided, and teamwork is essential for smooth coordination with front-of-house staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, portions, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Perform prep tasks like cutting, marinating, and organizing ingredients.
• Ensure quality, taste, temperature, freshness, and consistency before serving.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen areas and equipment.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and storage procedures including FIFO/FEFO.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or expiring items.
• Assist receiving and proper storage of deliveries.
• Minimize waste and follow portion-control and cost-control rules.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and report hazards.
• Coordinate with Front of House to ensure timely orders.
• Complete opening, closing, and kitchen checklists.
• Comply with policies and duties from Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced work

Physical stamina

Attention to cleanliness

Organized

Reliable

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble food according to standard recipes, portions, and presentation guidelines.
• Perform food preparation such as cutting, portioning, marinating, thawing, and organizing ingredients.
• Ensure food quality, taste, temperature, freshness, and consistency before serving.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Follow proper food safety, hygiene, handling, and storage procedures, including FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Monitor ingredient and supply levels and immediately report shortages, damages, or expired items.
• Assist in receiving, checking, labeling, and properly storing food deliveries.
• Minimize food waste and follow established portion-control and cost-control procedures.
• Properly operate and maintain kitchen equipment and immediately report equipment defects or safety hazards.
• Coordinate with Front of the House and other kitchen team members to ensure accurate and timely preparation of customer orders.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and kitchen checklist requirements.
• Comply with company policies, operational standards, safety procedures, and assigned duties from the Restaurant Supervisor or Restaurant Manager.

Qualifications

• At least High School Graduate
• Preferably with experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, or the F&B industry.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods and performing kitchen-related tasks.
• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be organized, hardworking, reliable, and attentive to cleanliness and quality.
• Able to follow standard recipes, portioning, and operating procedures.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willing to undergo training and be assigned based on operational requirements.