Cook

Your tasks

1. Food Supply and Inventory Management

• Plan and purchase food ingredients and kitchen supplies to ensure sufficient stock for daily meal preparation.
• Receive and organise food deliveries, ensuring proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels to ensure timely replenishment and minimise wastage.

2. Food Preparation and Distribution

• Prepare food in accordance with established meal plans and food safety requirements.
• Practise proper food handling, preparation and storage techniques to maintain food quality and safety.
• Ensure meals are prepared and distributed to classrooms in a timely and organised manner.

3. Kitchen Hygiene and Safety

• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen, pantry and food storage environment.
• Clean kitchen equipment, countertops, tables, pots, pans, utensils and crockery after meal preparation and service.
• Ensure proper storage of leftover food and ingredients in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Comply with established food hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety standards.

4. Training and Development

• Participate in relevant training programmes and workshops to enhance food preparation skills and maintain professional competency.
• Keep up to date with food safety, hygiene and kitchen management practices.

5. Other Duties

Carry out other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Job Requirements

Requirements

6. Requirements

• Preferably possess a valid Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in food preparation or kitchen operations will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of food safety, proper food handling and hygiene practices.
• Responsible, organised and able to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Able to work independently and manage daily kitchen operations efficiently.