Cook
Core
Oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation, including menu planning, staff training, stock control, and health and safety compliance.
Role type
Senior kitchen manager / Head Cook
Builds
Full-service restaurant kitchen operations
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Required skills
Menu planning, stock control, staff training and supervision, health and safety compliance, conflict resolution, cost management, supplier order management
Preferred skills
Problem solving, team leadership, initiative, interpersonal communication
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Ensure kitchen team prepares menu items to recipe specifications; manage and supervise stock control using first-in-first-out system; execute monthly and yearly stocktakes; adhere to strict health and hygiene standards; create and manage cleaning schedule; minimize food wastage through supervision of preparation methods; assist with menu planning, trialling, and costing; resolve staffing issues fairly and quickly; organize and run team meetings; respond proactively to prevent negative customer service situations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
