SENIOR COOK

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to recipes and restaurant standards while overseeing kitchen operations and guiding junior staff to maintain food quality, hygiene, and safety in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes following established recipes and restaurant quality standards
• Deliver food in a timely manner while ensuring consistency and high quality
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation activities for smooth workflow
• Supervise and guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking techniques
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation to meet restaurant standards
• Manage proper storage, handling, and rotation of food ingredients to maintain freshness
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food prep areas
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and workplace safety requirements
• Adapt to shift work including weekends and public holidays as required
• Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by management

Requirements

• Experience supervising or guiding kitchen staff
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Responsible, reliable, and committed to maintaining high food quality standards

Tell employers what skills you have

Cooking
Business Continuity
Specialty Cuisine Preparation and Cooking
Storage Management
Reliable
Kitchen Supplies
Dispute Resolution
Workstations
Time Management
Represent the restaurant
Project Administration
Work in A Fast Paced Environment
Food Processing
Food Service
Food Shop Hygiene Maintenance
Kitchen Management