Cook at The Olive Prime Psychological Services

 Reports to: Admin Lead.

Job Summary: The Cook will be responsible for setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment as well as prepare healthy meals for inpatients with adherence to established recipes.

Responsibilities

• Cooking meals in a timely manner
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
•  Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipe
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Modify recipe to meet patients need and requests
• Monitor food stock and make requisitions
• Work well under pressure and within time limit
•  Serve meals at the scheduled time
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
•  Estimate expected food consumption and organize preparation
• Keep records and accounts of food purchases
• Assist in developing new methods of cooking and new menu items
•  Ensure that the kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and well maintained

Requirements and Experience

• 3 years’ work experience as a Cook/Chef in a corporate organization
•  Proficiency in making local and continental dish
•  Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Good communication skill
• Courteous
•  Integrity
•  Evidence of Culinary certification or training