Cook at Jagal Group

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.