Senior Cook

Job Summary

Prepare and cook dishes following recipes and standards while overseeing kitchen operations to ensure timely, efficient food preparation. Maintain food quality, safety, and hygiene, supervise junior staff, manage inventory, and support smooth kitchen workflow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the restaurant’s recipes, standards, and portion requirements to ensure consistent quality
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to deliver food efficiently and on time
• Plan and organise daily food preparation, mise en place, and cooking activities to support smooth kitchen workflow
• Ensure all food is fresh, stored properly, and prepared following food safety and hygiene standards
• Monitor food quality, taste, presentation, and portion consistency to maintain customer satisfaction
• Supervise and guide junior cooks, kitchen assistants, and helpers to enhance team performance
• Coordinate with kitchen team and service staff to ensure smooth and timely food service
• Monitor ingredient usage and assist with stock checking and inventory management to control costs
• Minimise food wastage by applying proper portioning and storage techniques
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen, cooking equipment, and work areas to comply with sanitation standards
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment