Cook at Synapse Resource Center

Duties

•     Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
•     Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
•     Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
•     Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared and keep records of stock on a daily basis.
•     Regulate temperatures of ovens, freezers, grills, and roasters.
•     Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
•     Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
•     Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
•     After meal is prepared, dish and serve to patients
•     After meal is consumed pack and wash the dishes used.
•     Portion, arrange, garnish food, and serve food to patients
•     Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
•     Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
•     Any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

Qualification

•     Minimum of SSCE
•     Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
•     2-3 years experience cooking in a commercial capacity
•     Must be very neat and hardworking
•     Must be able to cook both African and continental dishes