Job Description

About the role

The Senior Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to the required standards of quality, presentation, taste, and consistency, while ensuring that food is served to customers on time. The Senior Cook supports the Head Chef and Cook Supervisor in overseeing daily kitchen operations, coordinating work activities, guiding and training junior cooks, and ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards. The Senior Cook also assists in monitoring food inventory, receiving and storing food supplies, preparing requisitions and placing orders, minimising food wastage, and maintaining efficient kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to required standards of quality, presentation, taste, and consistency
Support the Head Chef and Cook Supervisor in overseeing daily kitchen operations
Guide and train junior cooks in food preparation techniques, kitchen procedures, and safe working practices
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards
Monitor food inventory, receive and store food supplies, and prepare requisitions and place orders
Maintain and monitor quality control procedures to ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation
Coordinate and support effective teamwork to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations
Monitor kitchen productivity and implement improvements to work processes and efficiency
Ensure dishes are prepared and served according to established recipes, portion sizes, and service timelines
Assist in planning menus and coordinating daily kitchen activities

About you

Strong culinary skills and knowledge of Western food culture and culinary techniques
Leadership abilities and effective communication skills
Problem-solving skills and ability to make appropriate decisions at the supervisory level
Ability to identify different types of meat and seafood, including their fabrication, handling, storage, and utilisation
Knowledge of food and beverage safety, hygiene, and sanitation policies and procedures
Proactive attitude and strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and commitment
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrate a can-do attitude and willingness to perform ad-hoc duties as assigned