Cook Job description Template

We are looking for a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The cook’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. You should also be able to ensure that the refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy.

To be successful as a cook, you should be able to use various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch cook should be able to handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
• Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
• Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.

Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• Proven experience working as a Cook.
• The ability to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills.

Job Description & Requirements

Prepare awesome south Indian food and north Indian for our customers.

Must be well experienced in cooking the following North Indian Food Items

Naan

Tandoor Chicken

Tandoor Prawn

Butter Chicken

Chicen Tikka

Paneer Tikka

Daal Makhni

Daal Tadka

Samosa

Pav Bhaji

Hydrabadi Chicken Briyani

Hydrabadi Mutton Briyani

Must be well experienced in cooking the following south Indian items

Idli

Dosa

Pongal

Vadai

Poori Masal & Parotta

Sambar

Dalcha

Chicken Curry

Fish Curry

Chicken Roast.

Chettinadu Chicken

Crab (Small and Big Size)

Mutton Biriyani

Chicken Biriyani

Chettinad Dry Pepper Chicken

Chettinad Nandu Varuval

Thalapakkati Style Chicken Biryani

Mutton Chukka Varuval

Chicken Ghee Roast

Boondhi Raita

Fruit Custard

Chicken fry

Fish Fry

Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.

Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.

Check food and ingredients for freshness.

Work well under pressure and within the time limit.

Must be willing to take break after lunch hours and present in the restarurant to prepare food freshly for the dinner

You will play a vital role in the kitchen hierarchy, contributing to the successful operation of the kitchen by ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards and delivered to customers in a timely manner.

Job Description:Kitchen Management: Responsible for managing all aspects of that station, including preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes.
Food Preparation: Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to the restaurant's standards and recipes. This may involve tasks such as butchering meat, filleting fish, preparing sauces, or baking desserts.
Quality Control: Ensuring that all dishes served are of high quality and meet the outlet's standards for taste, presentation, and portion size.
Inventory Management: Keeping track of inventory for kitchen, including ingredients and supplies. Place orders for ingredients, monitor stock levels, and ensure that ingredients are used efficiently to minimize waste.
Team Collaboration: Collaborating with other members of the kitchen team, including the service side. To communicate effectively to ensure smooth operations during busy service periods and coordinate timing to ensure that all dishes are prepared and served on time.
Training and Supervision: Responsible for training and supervising Commis Chefs or Interns working under you. Ensure that kitchen team members understand and follow proper cooking techniques, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
Adaptability: In a fast-paced kitchen environment, adaptability is key. Ability to handle pressure and multitask effectively, especially during peak service times when the kitchen is busiest.

JOB PURPOSE

Undertakes duties in food preparation, processing and distribution to residents.

Food Services Activities

· Wash Peel and cut vegetables, meats as directed before preparation or cooking.

· Cook soups as directed, cook porridge and rice when required.

· Prepare fruits, light snacks as directed.

·Preparation of foods which are to be served as part of special or therapeutic diets for residents.

· Ensure food are stored in the correct temperatures.

· Cooking of all menu items.

· Prepare breakfast and tea breaks for residents.

· Cook sufficient amounts of food for both residents and employees.

· Minimizes waste through proper control of portioning and storage of food items.

· Maintains overall cleanliness of kitchen.

Cleaning and sanitation responsibilities

· Wash floors in food preparation and storage areas as directed.

· Wipe down tables and working areas after food preparation activities.

· Clean and perform basic maintenance of stoves, work area etc.

· Clean and perform basic maintenance of refrigerator storage.

· Washing of cooking utensils when appropriate.

· Washing of residents’ cutlery as directed.

· Dispose garbage from the food service area, ensure that garbage is held in covered containers.

Budget Operations

·Participate in the planning, management and justification of budget and resources in consultation together with Senior/Lead.

Occupational Health & Safety

·Observation of safety practices and policies by familiarising with the documented policies provided by the Management.

·Work together with the Senior/Lead Kitchen to report and address any safety risks at the workplace.

Others

· Order sufficient stock to ensure that food served to both residents and employees are of the right quality and quantity.

· Roster sufficient manpower to ensure all necessary tasks (receiving and storage, cooking, cleaning and maintenance) are completed daily.

Requirements:

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Min. 2 year relevant experience
• 6-day workweek, rotating off
• Able to work on weekends and PHs

· Prepare cold foods and raw foods, slice meat and wash vegetables

· Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving

· Butcher and clean fowl, fish, and poultry to prepare for cooking or serving

· Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking

· No open fire cooking environment, using combi oven

· Distribute food to Food Packer staff to serve into Bento

· Keep records of the quantities of food used

· Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

· Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboard, and other storage areas

· Inform supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly

· Maintain good food hygiene and kitchen safety practices

· Assist in cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen area

· Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

Working day: Mon to Fri

Job Duties

· Day to day kitchen operations

· Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils

· Wash, cut, and prepare food for designated for cooking

· Prepare variety of foods; meat, seafood poultry etc

· Clean and restock worksations display cases

· Ensure strict hygiene standards

· Assist with all duties as assigned by Head Chef

Working hours and Benefits

1. 5 days & 50 Hours Work Week
2. Annual Leave
3. Medical/dental benefits
4. Staff Meals provided

**Part-timers are welcome to apply with flexible working hours

The Cook assists cooks and chefs in the production of different foods. He/She ensures that food is prepared and served to the customers on time. He/She ensures that health and safety standards with all food, beverage and equipment are upheld in the kitchen. He/She assists the cooks and chefs in making requisitions for food items. He/She ensures kitchen staff stores all food items.

~ Follow food and beverage safety and hygiene policies and procedures.
~ Implement operations for service excellence.
~ Maintain food and beverage production environment.
~ Maintain quality control procedures.
~ Maintain safe and secure working environment.
~ Receive and store food products.
~ Respond to service challenges.
~ Solve problems and make decisions at operations level.
~ Understand halal food requirements.

Assist chefs in all food preparation duties

Food Preparation

· Prepare cold foods and raw foods, slice meat and wash vegetables

· Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving

· Butcher and clean fowl, fish, and poultry to prepare for cooking or serving

· Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking

· Distribute food to Hall staff to serve to customers

· Keep records of the quantities of food used

Food Storage

· Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

· Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboard, and other storage areas

· Inform supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly

Hygiene and Workplace Safety

· Maintain good food hygiene and kitchen safety practices

· Assist in cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen area

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

- We are looking for south indian cook

- Able to cook Briyani

- South Inaian curry (Chicken, Mutton, Fish,Prawns, Crab)

- Thosai, Poori, Chappathi, Protta

- Roti parrata flour mixing

- Goring items( Mee,nasi, noodles)

- Preparing ingredients

- Setting up cleaning work station

- Redy to do for kitchen cleaning work

- Ready to work day shift and night shift

- workers dormitory (mass cooking)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Involve kitchen operations from food preparation to final production
• Daily preparation of ingredients and menu items
• Respond to and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and ensuring that all work/storage areas are clean, free of hazards and properly arranged.

Requirements:

• Shift duties required
• 5.5 days work week
• Experience is not required but willing to learn
• Completed Secondary Education
• Customer service oriented

Job Description & Requirements

Job Description:

• Position: Chef / Cook
• Industry: F&B (INDIAN FOOD or NORTHERN CHINESE FOOD)
• Location: PIONEER
• Duration: Contract
• AL: 7 DAYS PER YEAR

Job Responsibilities:

• Adapt yourself to business needs and be willing to work any day of the week and shift.
• Preparation of Food according to Menu
• Assist Kitchen to prepare all ingredients for day operations.
• Keeping the General Cleanliness of the Kitchen.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in kitchen duties
• At least 5 years experience in cooking Indian food or North East Chinese food
• Experience in F&B industry

a) In charge of all kitchen operations

b) Plan and direct food preparations and culinary activities

c) Handling of all customer requirements and complain issues

d) To abide the Company's rules and regulations

e) Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies

f) Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards

Job Responsibilities

a) In charge of all kitchen operations.

b) Plan kitchen’s staff schedule.

c) Plan and direct food preparations and culinary activities.

d) Handling of all customers requirement and resolve complains.

e) Ordering of inventory; ensure no double order or overstock.

f) Monitor sanitation practices and adhere to kitchen safety standards.

g) Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor.

h) Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

• Pratta Making and Cooking, Nool Pratha Bun Pratha,
• Naan making, Tandoori Roti, Tandoori Butter Rotti,Carlick Naan
• Cook Thosai,Gee dosai, masala Dosai, Onion Dosa, Buttermasala Dosai
• Cook South Indian Tiffins
• Cook South Indian Lunch Meals
• Cook South Indian Dinner, Dishes
• Cook North indian Lunch Thali
• Cook North indian Dinner Dishes
• Cook North and South Indian snacks
• Cook Hyderabad Briyani
• Cook Malabar Briyani
• cook Chittinad Dum Briyan,chicken DumBriyani, mutton briyani

Requirments

• Minimum 7 Year's experience in the kitchen room.
• No formal Education
• Is willing to work shift hours, Weekends and Public holidays
• Knowledge of best cooking practices you get joy from cooking
• Company uniform all the times of working place.
• Enjoy planning, organizing and problem solving

The assistant cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.
That prata master need to play as multitasking role, candidate must be ready for flour mixing as well as making prata
Assistant Cook Duties and Responsibilities

· Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations

· Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.

· Roti prataflour mixing

· Making Varieties of RotiPrata (egg prata, Bananprata, coin prata,etc.,)

· Making Varieties of Dosai (Masaladosai, Ravadosai,Plaindosai, specialdosai,Geedosai. etc.,)

· Making Chappathi and Chappathi flour mixing

· preparation of south indian& north indian curies

· Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system

· Cooking order according to food health and safety standards

· Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes

· Handling multiple food orders at one time

· Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive

· Dressing order for presentation

· Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides

· Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner

· Storing all food properly

· Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils

· Reordering stock and food supplies

· Monitoring other cooks and team members

· Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Assistant Cook Requirements and Qualifications

· Ready to work any shift

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

· Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift

· Self-motivated and self-directed

· Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

· Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders

· High school degree or equivalent

· Previous experience as a busboy, cook, or relevant work experience

· Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol

· Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

· Must pass a background check

· Able to read and write

· Experience in cooking South indian food like idly,dosi & Meals Etc.

· Ability to follow SOP’s and detailed recipes.

· Knowledge of varieties of Indian Spice.

· Follow the Instructions of Head Cook and able to work with team Member.

· Ensure the food quality and the presentation.

· Ensure the prompt and speedy delivery of orders.

· Receiving goods after checking the quality and quantity.

· Storage of raw materials and ingredients appropriately.

· Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure the standards.

· Ensure personal hygiene and safety requirements.

· Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, cooking utensils, and equipment.

· Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays.

· Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Prepare all South Indian / North Indian dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner items.

· Knowledge of Handling the spice items.

· Should have strong knowledge about traditional South and North Indian Food item.

· Preparations should be tasty, delicious and hygienic

· Able to work as a team member to maximise the output

· Follow the instructions of the head cook and Restaurant manager meticulously.

· Able to extract work from the people. Adhoc work under team.

· All preparations should be hygienic without much wastage.

· Should maintain good interpersonal relation with other workers in the Restaurant.

· Maintain at most discipline and obey the instructions of the Management.

· Able to attend the work punctually.

· Willing to work on shifts / staggering.

· Able to work on weekends and Public Holidays.

· Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare menus in collaboration with colleagues
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
• Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.)
• Cook and complete dishes in timely manner
• Able to cook vietnamese cuisine, snackes, spring roll, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Friendly and service oriented
• Able to perform shift; work on weekends and Public Holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ensure good hygiene practices and quality control of food and presentation
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. To cook dishes with taste and timely delivery. As a senior cook you will be responsible for everything that goes in the employer's kitchen. You should also ensure that all cooking meets health and safety standards. Able to multi task and work as a team. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

Senior cook work responsibilities:

• Oversee all dishes in preparing,cooking and serving
• Prepare dishes according to the approved monthly menu
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standard

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients

• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas based on company and industry hygiene codes and health and safety standards

• Washing, disinfecting and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment

• Buying, weighing and storing ingredients and food supplies

• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens

• Managing inventory, unloading supplies and organising the storeroom

• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.

• Develop new menu items while improvising the existing ones.

• Maintain and manage kitchen expenses,food costs, inventory, and staffing with in budgetary limits.

• Able to cook north Indian food.

• Able to do shift work.

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients

• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas based on company and industry hygiene codes and health and safety standards

• Washing, disinfecting and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment

• Buying, weighing and storing ingredients and food supplies

• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens

• Managing inventory, unloading supplies and organising the storeroom

• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.

• Develop new menu items while improvising the existing ones.

• Maintain and manage kitchen expenses,food costs, inventory, and staffing with in budgetary limits.

• Able to cook north Indian food.

• Able to do shift work.

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients

• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas based on company and industry hygiene codes and health and safety standards

• Washing, disinfecting and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment

• Buying, weighing and storing ingredients and food supplies

• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens

• Managing inventory, unloading supplies and organising the storeroom

• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.

• Develop new menu items while improvising the existing ones.

• Maintain and manage kitchen expenses,food costs, inventory, and staffing with in budgetary limits.

• Able to cook north Indian food.

• Able to do shift work.

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients

• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas based on company and industry hygiene codes and health and safety standards

• Washing, disinfecting and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment

• Buying, weighing and storing ingredients and food supplies

• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens

• Managing inventory, unloading supplies and organising the storeroom

• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.

• Develop new menu items while improvising the existing ones.

• Maintain and manage kitchen expenses,food costs, inventory, and staffing with in budgetary limits.

• Able to cook north Indian food.

• Able to do shift work.

• Ensures the kitchen is orderly.
• Assists Cooks in preparing and arranging food.
• Cleans the kitchen area and washes dishes and utensils.
• Supports the chef or head cook in achieving culinary excellence.
• Handles ingredients, maintains kitchen equipment, and ensures safety standards.

Food Preparation

· Prepare food according to the Company standard procedures.

· Assist in cooking and food preparation

· Prepare cold foods and raw foods, slice meat, and wash vegetable

· Stir and strain soups and sauces

· Butcher and clean fowl, fish, and poultry to prepare for cooking or serving

Kitchen Operation

· Ensure kitchen operations are carried smoothly and effectively

· Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas

· Responsible for inventory management to ensure sufficient stock for operation efficiency

Hygiene and Workplace Safety

· Ensure kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety practices

People Management

· Lead junior cooks or kitchen helpers in kitchen duties

· Allocate work to junior kitchen cooks

Equipment Management

· Responsible for kitchen equipment maintenance

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

Food Preparation

· Prepare food according to the Company standard procedures.

· Assist in cooking and food preparation

· Prepare cold foods and raw foods, slice meat, and wash vegetable

· Stir and strain soups and sauces

· Butcher and clean fowl, fish, and poultry to prepare for cooking or serving

Kitchen Operation

· Ensure kitchen operations are carried smoothly and effectively

· Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in

refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas

· Responsible for inventory management to ensure sufficient stock for operation efficiency

Hygiene and Workplace Safety Management

· Ensure kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety practices

People Management

· Lead team and problem solving

· Allocate work to junior kitchen cooks

Equipment Management

· Responsible for kitchen equipment maintenance

· Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Superior

Administration

· Assist superior in administrative duties