LINE COOK

My Happy Concept Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

My Happy Concept Group in Manila is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen. You will prepare, cook, and plate menu items while adhering to recipes, portions, and quality standards.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays. Prior line cook experience is preferred, and strong food-safety practices are essential.

We offer a dynamic team and opportunities for growth in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays.
• Presentable, courteous, and customer-oriented.
• Hardworking, responsible, and able to work well with a team.
• Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably with experience as a Line Cook

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and company quality standards.
• Kitchen Operations & Station Management: Prepare and organize assigned workstations before, during, and after service.
• Inventory & Equipment Maintenance: Receive, inspect, and store kitchen deliveries; monitor stock and rotate using FIFO; maintain equipment.
• Food Safety, Sanitation & Quality Control: Maintain highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Teamwork & Operational Support: Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Company Compliance: Follow policies, SOPs, safety regulations, and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Shift work readiness

Team player

Customer-oriented

Willing to learn

Line cook experience

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays.

Presentable, courteous, and customer-oriented.

Hardworking, responsible, and able to work well with a team.

Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferably with experience as a Line Cook

Job Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Cooking

Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and company quality standards.

Perform food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, measuring, seasoning, and basic cooking techniques.

Ensure food is prepared efficiently while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.

Assist in plating and garnishing dishes before service.

2. Kitchen Operations & Station Management

Prepare and organize assigned workstations (mise en place) before, during, and after service.

Ensure all ingredients, tools, utensils, and equipment are available and ready for production.

Support daily kitchen operations to ensure timely preparation and availability of menu items.

Coordinate with kitchen team members to maintain efficient workflow during service.

3. Inventory & Equipment Maintenance

Receive, inspect, and properly store kitchen deliveries.

Assist in inventory monitoring, stock rotation (FIFO), and reporting low inventory levels.

Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, and cooking tools are properly used, cleaned, and maintained.

Report damaged equipment or maintenance concerns and perform minor maintenance when authorized.

4. Food Safety, Sanitation & Quality Control

Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation at all times.

Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and temperature control procedures are followed.

Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and free from pests, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service.

5. Teamwork & Operational Support

Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Assist during peak service periods and support overall kitchen productivity.

Communicate effectively with team members and promptly report operational concerns.

6. Company Compliance

Follow company policies, kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety regulations.

Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and accountability at all times.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Requirements

Please refer to job description.

Food Preparation Cooking Techniques Knife Skills Kitchen Safety Time Management Menu Understanding Inventory Management Team Collaboration Sanitation Practices