Job Title: Line Cook (2)

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Sous Chef

Supervises: None

Contract length: 1 year (renewable on satisfactory performance)

Main Purpose & Scope the Job

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing food products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency, with strict adherence to food and health guidelines and in accordance with Ankole Grill policies, procedures, and standards established to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of all Kitchen equipment and ensure they are used only as intended.
• Understand, comply, and administer principals of law relating to food service establishments including but not limited to nutrition, sanitation, safety, employment law, fire, and health code regulations.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare and cook food according to Ankole Grill recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Mise en place- ensure that all the basic pre preparation is accurately done before service to facilitate smooth flow of service.
• Speed and competence- Ours being an a la carte set up, a cook must work with speed and precision to ensure that all food orders are prepared and served accurately and timely.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answer, report and follow the Executive Chef’s, Assistant Head Chef and Sous Chef’s instructions.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Stock inventory appropriately.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Closing duties- The cook will be responsible for closing duties as assigned by the Chef. During such duties, absolute care must be taken in ensuring that thorough cleaning and locking up takes place. This will include inspection and ensuring that all electrical appliances have been switched off as appropriate, Gas cookers, salamanders and gas taps switched off, water taps turned off etc.

*In addition to the above, the Line Cook may be given such other duties, as the Management may deem necessary.

• 3 years experience in the hospitality industry in a similar role preferably in a 4 Star or 5 Star establishment

Core Competencies:

• Practical culinary skills
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Able to work under pressure and long hours
• Excellent personal hygiene and grooming habits.
• Customer service oriented with a lively, energetic, and outgoing personality.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Have a high degree of emotional intelligence and a high level of self-confidence.
• Be able to remain rational and calm under pressure.
• Be able to stand or walk for an extended period

 All applications should be submitted by 14th March 2021