About this role
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To cook and collaborate in the production of food in a kitchen section, including the delivery of food quality, Halal, HACCP/ safety and cost efficiency.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. To cook and prepare food to the defined standards
- Working to the agreed recipes and standards of presentation
- Implementing the agreed production systems and methods
- Organising proper / adequate mis-en-place to support the efficient delivery of food on time
- Inspecting cooking methods to ensure consistency
- Delegating kitchen tasks fairly and on a rotational basis
- Supporting the development of new menus and improvements
2. To fully support full compliance with the Brunei Halal regulations, through
- Using only approved products
- Initiating approval for any new products required
3. Support food cost management by
- Processing efficiently at each stage to minimise wastage
- Complying and applying accurate portion control
- Following recipes and portion size by weight
- Preparing of raw ingredients correctly to minimise wastage
- Storing all items efficiently and using stock rotation, to manage perishables and use-by-dates
- Maintaining records and acting to reduce all food waste
4. Ensure full compliance with HACCP
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
1. Education
- BTec, Ntec or ISQ in Culinary / Professional cookery
- Good understanding of written and spoken English
- Food Hygiene certificate
2. Experience
- Previous similar role in a luxury hotel
- Knowledge of Asian, Chinese, Italian, Pastry and Banquet cooking styles
3. Physical requirements
- Physically fit to carry out the duties of the post
- Carrying and lifting, walking and standing for long periods, working in a hot environment
- Shifts covering 24/7, over seven days per week, 365 days of the year including Public Holidays
4. Functional Knowledge
- Halal certification
- HACCP Level 1
- General kitchen safety requirements
- Knowledge of Asian and Western cooking styles
- Knowledge of food preparation styles and standards
- Safe use of kitchen equipment
- Hotel Health & Safety Policy and to identify and report hazards
- Understand and support the Hotel’s emergency evacuation procedures
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Service delivery
- Communication
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Delivering excellence
- Being trustful
- Performance in job role
- Adherence to policy
- Health and safety