Cook

Job Code: 614 Reporting to: Head Chef Purpose/Role
To prepare & cook all food for daily feeding in the Shore Club.
Key Aims and Objectives
Preparing & Cooking of food
Receiving food from Central Store
Portion control & Wastage control
Cleanliness of SC and surrounding area
Prime Responsibilities and Duties
Receiving the meat from Butcher & agreeing the weight/portions received
Preparing and cooking of food on a daily basis
Make sure that all leftover foods are properly cooled and stored
Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times and ensure that you clean as you go
Monitor kitchen cleaners and ensure that all daily kitchen cleaning tasks are carried out
Report any finding or defects to Catering Manager or Supervisor
Completing all relevant paper work on-time and submitting to management
You will report for duty on time as per daily shift roster
You are to be correctly dressed at all times. A clean set of whites to be worn daily. No jewelry or watches to be worn except plain band wedding rings
Liaise with ND staff to ensure the continued provision of the appropriate service.
You are responsible for the correct storing, defrosting, preparation and final storing of all cuts of meat
Monitors hygiene and food handling practices for compliance with established policies and procedures.
Conducts periodical stock takes as necessary and ensures stock rotation
Enforces safety requirements and models safe behavior.
Communicates routinely with staff through meetings, on the job sessions, and other methods
Demonstrates team building and leadership skills
Attends and participates in training activities and attends meetings as required
Ensures security of departmental equipment and inventory
Ensures Company confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned by the Catering manager or Supervisor
Other Duties:
Any duties as deemed reasonable within the associated envelope of the individual’s technical capability.
Key Interfaces:
Nigerdock and Clients
Job Requirements The Person:
Good organisational and time management skills combined with a high level of initiative
Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer services
Trustworthy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Food Handlers Certificate.
Proven culinary skills with a 3 years’ experience
Ability to be on feet on hard surface for long periods of time
Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with extreme changes of temperature
Ability to utilise time efficiently to meet all job responsibilities
Must be able to read and write.