Cook

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Job description:

Job title: Cook

Site: Kansanshi

Department: Facilities & Services

Section: Inyati Guestrooms

Position reports to: Chef
Grade: 7

Direct reports: Chef

PURPOSE

To effectively manage the day to day kitchen operations and ensure mise en place and kitchen hygiene is top notch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
Occasionally serve food
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
Handle and store ingredients and food
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
Execute opening and closing procedures
Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
Monitor station inventory levels
Accommodate guests’ special requests
Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryer

QUALIFICATION

Minimum Grade Twelve (12)
Hospitality related certification added advantage

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality industry in similar role
Pilot or related POS added advantage

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Hard working
Dedicated
Team Player
Organized
Outgoing personality
Attentive to detail

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Good customer service skills
Team player
Sober character

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