Head Cook

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic Head Cook to join the Team. As Head Cook you will join a team of talented chefs preparing food for guests for our restaurant, conference lunches, weddings and special events. You will need to be enthusiastic, passionate with an eagerness to learn and develop your skills. A love of cooking with fresh ingredients is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head Cook to be part of this growing brand of unique properties.

The Role:

• Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Measuring out meal ingredients according to a recipe
• Prepping various ingredients such as meats and vegetables
• Collaborating with the Chef and Cooks to prepare meals
• Serving food and drinks to their customers and employers
• Cleaning up the kitchen space after cooking each meal and ensuring the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitised at the end of the shift
• Maintaining a pantry stock record
• Rotating stock items as per established procedures
• Restocking the pantry and fridge or freezer as necessary
• Properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures
• Ordering new ingredients as required
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols
• Strong team spirit
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of mathematical principles such as ratios and proportions
• Good dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• To ensure the entire food production process is in line with the company standards and food hygiene regulations.
• To comply with the menu standards and ensure all items area always available for consumption and are delivered to the hotel standard.
• To have flair in presenting food to the customer
• To work with food and beverage team to ensure guests receive a seamless dining experience.
• To assist in providing hotel staff with breakfast, lunch and dinner within the agreed budget.
• Adhere to policy and procedures as set out in the staff handbook and SOP Manual.
• Ensure that during the time you are on duty you comply with company requirements in respect of personal conduct and behaviour
• To regularly communicate with the restaurant team in regards to product availability, the length of wait, recook orders and menu questions.
• To be aware of any guest dietary requirements and allergies or any other special menu requests.
• To be knowledgeable of all the menus on offer and chef specials and have a good understanding of all dishes on the menu in order to provide recommendations and ingredients advice.
• Strict adherence to hygienic food and beverage handling procedures. Correct use of knives and chopping boards.
• To keep all food stored in line with food hygiene regulations.
• To ensure a positive guest experience to maximise repeat business.
• To meet individual targets as set by the Head Chef.
• Look after all equipment & facilities.
• To be responsible for checking in deliveries in the absence of a Head chef

The Ideal Candidate:

• Cooking experience 3 years
• Minimum Level 1 and 2 City and Guilds or NVTI or similar qualification (required), Diploma or degree in culinary arts
• Kitchen management experience: 2 years (required)
• Practical and theory test demonstration 70% pass mark minimum [during interview process]

Schedule:

• 9.45-hour shift – with 30min break and other short breaks as required
• 6 day weekly shift, with 1 day off
• All holidays worked [unless booked off per managers agreement in writing]
• Weekend work inclusive of shift period
• 5.45am to 3pm shift and 2pm till 11.30pm shift

Some Benefits: [terms and conditions apply]

– Opportunity for growth and career advancement [continuous advanced training and certification after 6 month probation]
– Company car pickup [within specified coverage zone from office after month 1]
– Lunch [after week 1 test]
– Company mobile phone/data and laptop [where required]
– Discounted UK shopping [after 6 months’ probation]
– Discounts at our restaurants and other service outlets [after 6 months’ probation]
– Healthcare [New Legon hospital after month1]
– Equity share program [after 3yrs exemplary service]
– 30 days holiday (inclusive of recognised national holidays specified by the company)
– ETC.

SALARY – Ghc3000 Gross If you match the skills and experience required and want to know more. Apply now

 

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