Cook

Job description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Job title: Cook

Site: Kansanshi

Department: Facilities & Services

Section: Inyati Guestrooms

Position reports to: Chef

Grade: 7

Direct reports: Chef

PURPOSE

To effectively manage the day to day kitchen operations and ensure mise en place and kitchen hygiene is top notch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Occasionally serve food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor station inventory levels
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryer

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Grade Twelve (12)
• Hospitality related certification added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality industry in similar role
• Pilot or related POS added advantage

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Hard working
• Dedicated
• Team Player
• Organized
• Outgoing personality
• Attentive to detail

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good customer service skills
• Team player
• Sober character