Lead Line Cook: Creative Menus & High-Quality Dishes

EL COCO GROUP OF COMPANIES; San Pablo; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EL COCO GROUP OF COMPANIES is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team in the Philippines. You will prepare delicious meals, study recipes, and ensure timely service.

You will lead kitchen tasks, maintain sanitation, monitor stock, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality dishes and weekly menus. Experience with various equipment and strong time management are essential, as is the ability to adapt recipes to guests' preferences and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Cook.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers).
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment.
• Study each recipe and gather ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Skills

Cook experience

Leadership

Time management

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Menu knowledge

Job description

EL COCO GROUP OF COMPANIES is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team in the Philippines. You will prepare delicious meals, study recipes, and ensure timely service.

You will lead kitchen tasks, maintain sanitation, monitor stock, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality dishes and weekly menus. Experience with various equipment and strong time management are essential, as is the ability to adapt recipes to guests' preferences and dietary needs.