Chef Cook

Cafe74; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Leaves

Job summary

Cafe74 in Islamabad is looking for a skilled Chef Cook to prepare and cook menu items while maintaining food safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for managing workstations, collaborating with servers, and assisting in training kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has experience in a cafe or fast-food setting, strong knife skills, and knowledge of cooking methods. The position also offers accommodation and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a cafe or fast-food environment.
• Strong knife skills and ability to cook quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods including frying and grilling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following standardized recipes.
• Set up workstations and manage food safety practices.
• Coordinate with servers and assist in training junior staff.

Skills

Cooking in cafe or fast-food kitchen

Knife skills

Knowledge of cooking methods

Food safety and sanitation

Speed and time management

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Chef Cook to join a cafe kitchen in Islamabad. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines, maintaining portion control and consistency, and delivering timely service during busy shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook cafe-style items (coffees, shakes, fast-food) following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Set up workstations, stock ingredients, manage mise en place, and ensure smooth handover between shifts.
• Follow HACCP and local food safety practices; maintain clean cooking areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Monitor food freshness, check temperatures, taste and adjust seasoning to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with servers to prioritize orders, manage ticket times, and reduce waste during peak periods.
• Assist supervisor with inventory support and communicate shortages.
• Assist in training junior team members and collaborate with front-of-house staff.

Job Specification

• Proven experience cooking in a cafe, fast-food, or small restaurant kitchen with similar menu items (coffees, shakes, quick-serve food).
• Strong knife skills; ability to prepare ingredients quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of cooking methods: grilling, frying, sautéing, and basic baking for cafe-style items.
• Understanding of food safety, temperature control, and sanitation standards (HACCP).
• Speed and time management to handle multiple orders during peak periods while maintaining quality.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain consistent portioning and plating.
• Basic inventory awareness and ability to communicate shortages to management.
• Teamwork and communication with front-of-house staff; willingness to assist in training junior team members.

Job Rewards and Benefits

Accomodation, Leaves