Cook Level 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic Level 1 Cook to join the Team. As a Level 1Cook you will join a team of talented cooks/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 anyone looking to break into the culinary arts idustry 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
• Informing Head Cook to order new ingredients as required
• Strong team spirit
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• 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 work with food and beverage team to ensure guests receive a seamless dining experience.
• To assist in providing 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 1 year plus qualification certificate
• Minimum NVTI level one or 2yrs experience cooking professionally with references
• Ready to be enrolled in an apprenticeship on the job certification program
• Practical/theory – test demonstration 60% pass mark minimum [during interview process]

Schedule and requirements:

• 9-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
• 6am to 3pm shift and 2pm till 11pm shift
• 2 testimonials from previous work places must be provided

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.

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