Chef / Cook at Whitefield Hotels Limited

Job Role Overview

• We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef / Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service.
• Whether you are executing signature dishes or managing daily station prep, your focus will be on quality, speed, food safety, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, slicers, burners).
• Handle prep work efficiently (cutting vegetables, portioning proteins, preparing sauces, and marinades).
• Manage station workload to ensure dishes are completed accurately and sent out promptly during rush hours.
• Maintain strict food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in compliance with local health regulations.
• Keep cooking areas, equipment, surfaces, and utensils clean, organized, and disinfected throughout shift.
• Monitor food temperatures and store raw and cooked items correctly to avoid cross-contamination.
• Monitor station stock levels and communicate inventory shortages to the Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Label, date, and properly rotate food stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) standards.