About the Role:
BURN is looking for a Cook, who will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for employees and residents.
Your duties will include setting up the kitchen with necessary utensils and equipment, studying and gathering recipe ingredients, and ensuring timely food preparation with appealing presentation. You will modify recipes to meet specific dietary needs, monitor food stock, place orders, and check the freshness of ingredients.
Additionally, you will experiment with recipes, suggest new ingredients, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen. Your role is essential in delivering high-quality meals while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Duties and responsibilities:
Cooking for the employees and the house residents.
Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
Cook food promptly.
Ensure appealing plate presentation.
Slightly modify recipes to meet residents’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
Monitor food stock and place orders.
Check the freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
Cleaning all the dishes and surfaces used during and after cooking.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
Skills and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary education or certification preferred.
Proven experience as a cook or chef, preferably in a similar environment (e.g., residential or institutional).
Proficiency in using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Strong understanding of various cooking techniques and methods.
Ability to follow recipes and adapt them based on dietary needs or preferences.
Experience in food preparation and cooking, with a focus on quality and presentation.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
Ability to manage food stock and make timely orders.
Creativity in experimenting with recipes and introducing new ingredients.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Good communication skills for interacting with residents and possibly other staff members.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to accommodate special dietary requests and modifications.
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