Cook

Company: Ocean Hotels Barbados

JOB SUMMARY

To proficiently prepare all meals and snacks to order, in compliance with required kitchen standards, AAA 5 Diamond and LQA Benchmarking standards and maintaining HACCP regulations.

JOB SCOPE

This position functions in various food outlets and will be challenging.  This job entails efficient food preparation, product handling and paying attention to detail for the satisfaction of our guests,  in accordance with the company’s standards, AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards.  Also, self-motivation and flexibility is the key to one’s personal development.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.


• Adhere to the established safety standards and also assist in the prevention of accidents by being aware of hazardous situations.


• Assist in inventory counts and controls.


• Receive and check food items from requisition orders.


• Practice proper recycling procedures and kitchen energy management.


• Must be familiar with all equipment and machinery including safe operation and maintenance.


• To ensure that all meals, and snacks are correctly prepared, cooked and served to the HACCP regulations, the AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards.


• To assist with the cleaning of fridges.


• To make sure all items placed in fridges/freezers are labeled and stored correctly.


• To ensure quality and consistency with all completed food items.  


• Conduct daily checks on the quality and freshness of products.


• To assist in the preparation of food to the AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards for guest consumption. 


• All food is served at proper temperature  in accordance with the company’s standards, AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards.

Service Efficiency

• Need to have enough flexibility to respond to any call from the hotel, any day or any hour.


• Attend any appropriate meetings.


• Continued communication with Junior Sous Chef /Sous Chef/Chef de Partie to meet quality and cost standards.


• All In-Room Dining orders must be delivered within 30 minutes  in accordance with the company’s standards, AAA 5 Diamond standards and LQA Benchmarking standards.

Training and Development

• To attend training programs and to ensure that the hotel’s and department’s standard operating procedures are maintained and understood.

• To actively participate in an evaluation of your performance by means of an appraisal with your leadership team. In order to correct weaknesses, encourage strengths and work to achieve personal and professional goals.


• To thoroughly review and understand the information contained within the Ocean Hotels Employee handbook since as an employee of Ocean Hotels Barbados, you are governed by the rules and stipulations contained within.


• To attend and participate in any training programs as directed by the HR team and your manager or supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Secondary level education is required.


• Graduated from a culinary institution.


• 3-5 years of Chef experience in a AAA 5 Diamond Hotel/Restaurant or a similar upscale or reputable high end Fine Dining establishment.

• Level 2 or above National Vocational Qualification in Food Preparation and Cookery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Client Service Orientation.


• The ability to work under pressure.


• Demonstration of sound judgment.


• Must be familiar with all kitchen equipment and machinery.


• Must have his/her tools to perform assigned duties.


• Knowledge of kitchen terminology required.


• Advance culinary and artistic skills.


• Knowledge of all other kitchen departments.


• The ability to perform mathematical calculation including but not limited to conversion of recipes, inventories etc.


• Good handwriting, reading, listening and computation skills are necessary.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Must be in good physical condition  to stand for 8 consecutive hours, walk, kneel and bend.

• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.


• Must be able to sustain the heat and cold of the kitchen.