Cook (Market Competitive)

F; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

F-11 Educational & Vocational Academy (Islamabad) seeks a skilled Cook for its campus canteen and kitchen operations. The role supports academic and residential services by preparing nutritious meals according to approved menus, with emphasis on hygiene and safe food handling.

Daily duties include meal prep, inventory, service to students and staff, equipment cleaning, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Category B practical trade role experience preferred
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals according to approved menus
• Commitment to hygiene and food safety standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menu specifications and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain strict kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance standards
• Manage kitchen inventory and coordinate ingredient procurement
• Ensure timely and quality service to students and institute staff
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment after each service period
• Follow health and safety regulations and institute kitchen protocols

Job description

F-11 Educational & Vocational Academy (Islamabad) seeks a skilled Cook for its campus canteen and kitchen operations. This Category B practical trade role requires candidates to support academic and residential services by preparing nutritious meals according to approved menus. The position is offered on a private / market competitive basis with direct interview evaluation for practical skill demonstration.

The Cook manages daily kitchen operations including meal preparation, ingredient procurement, and service delivery to students and staff. Key responsibilities involve maintaining strict hygiene standards, monitoring food quality, and ensuring timely service during peak hours. The role also includes inventory management, equipment sanitation, and adherence to health and safety regulations within the institute's kitchen facilities.

Candidate selection for this Cook position does not involve any written examination. Evaluation is conducted exclusively through a practical skill demonstration where candidates prepare meals under supervision, followed by an oral viva voce interview assessing knowledge of duties, professional etiquette, and situational judgment in kitchen environments.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menu specifications and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain strict kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance standards
• Manage kitchen inventory and coordinate ingredient procurement
• Ensure timely and quality service to students and institute staff
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment after each service period
• Follow health and safety regulations and institute kitchen protocols