Cook (3 Positions) – Hospitality
Emerge Egress Consulting
Nairobi | Full Time | Consulting
Closing in 1 week from now
Role Objective
Our client, a reputable hospitality establishment, is seeking to recruit three 3 skilled and detail-oriented Cooks to join their culinary team. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals while upholding strict food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Accurately and efficiently prepare and cook all menu items, including appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts, following standardized recipes and quality standards.
- Conduct food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, seasoning, and organizing mise en place before service
- Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently e.g., grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops.:
- Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the shift, adhering strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards
- Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent spoilage FIFO method.
- Assist with daily and nightly kitchen closing procedures, including cleaning duties.
- Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the Chef or Manager to facilitate timely ordering.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff e.g., Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all food orders.
- Handle multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours.
- Participate in the garnishing and presentation of dishes
- Oversee opening and closing duties for each assigned shift
- Clean and sanitize work areas
- Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
- Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
- Quality check ingredients and prepared products, ingredients to be used during service and for menu items.
- Follow recipes accurately
- Prepare food using various appliances and equipment
- Maintain a clean, safe and sanitized work area
- Organize equipment, utensils and other tools prior to service
- Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
- Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.
- Minimum of two 2 years’ experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related support role.
- Basic knowledge of event planning and coordination.
- Flexibility to work extended hours and travel when required.
Key Competencies
- Creative mindset with an interest in event concepts and themes.
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication with a friendly approach.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer service oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
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