Cook (Female) at Mc Timothy Associates

Job Description

• Must be able to prepare Chinese and Indian Food
• Very Presentable and Strong work preference
• Cooking food in various utensils or grillers
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage    

Person Specification

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils..
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods..
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.

Skills/Personality:

• Candidates must have good communication and presentation skills and be result oriented.
• Team player, creative, positive, ambitious.