Cook

Job Description

Job Title: Cook

Department: School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH)

Reporting to: Kitchen Manager

Basic job summary:

The Job holder will be responsible for preparing food for sale following established recipes and to help come up with new methods of cooking and new menu items.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Orders food commodities needed as per the menu of the day

2. Prepare ingredients and cook different dishes as per the recipes and in cooperation with

the rest of the kitchen staff

3. Position, serve and garnish food for sale and special functions

4. Properly and hygienically store food items at appropriate temperature

5. Estimate expected food consumption and requisition for food items

6. Cleans and sanitizes the work areas, tools and other equipment

7. Carry out any other duties assigned by the head cook

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Food Production or a related course from a recognized institution

• Basic computer skills and inventory system skills

Experience:

• At least 2 years work experience in a similar role

Competencies and Attributes:

• Good Communication Skills

• Good Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent Time Management Skills

• Problem Solving Skills

• Organization and Planning Skills