Cook Helper
A spanish restaurant in Bali is looking for a reliable and hardworking Cook (Helper)-(Full time)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cut, weigh, portion, and store ingredients according to restaurant standards
- Assist with kitchen preparation before and during service
- Assist the grill station in preparing and operating the manual wood-fired grill
- Help manage wood, charcoal, fire, and grill temperature under the direction of the Head Chef
- Assist with cooking meat, BBQ, and other grilled menu items according to recipes and SOPs
- Assist in achieving the required doneness, quality, and presentation of food
- Monitor food while cooking to prevent burning or undercooking
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods and ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time
- Coordinate with the kitchen team and waiters regarding orders and special requests
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards at all times
- Keep the grill, kitchen, and work areas clean and organized
- Assist with cleaning the grill and wood-fired area after service
- Store wood, charcoal, ingredients, and kitchen equipment properly
- Report shortages, damaged equipment, or operational issues to the supervisor or Head Chef
- Help reduce food waste and use ingredients efficiently
- Assist with closing the kitchen according to the restaurant checklist and SOP
- Perform other kitchen duties as required
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Minimum 1 year of BBQ/grill experience, or at least 2 years of kitchen experience if without BBQ experience
- Wood-fired grill experience of 6 months–1 year or more is highly preferred and considered a strong advantage
- Familiarity with manual wood-fired or charcoal grills is preferred
- Basic understanding of fire, heat, and temperature control
- Willing and able to learn proper wood-fired cooking techniques
- Basic understanding of meat doneness and grilling techniques
- Able to follow recipes, SOPs, and plating standards
- Able to work quickly and accurately in a busy kitchen environment
- Understands food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Comfortable working in a hot kitchen and around fire and smoke
- Physically fit and able to perform hands-on kitchen work
- Able to work well with the kitchen team and waiters
- Disciplined, responsible, honest, and has a good work attitude
- Willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Willing to undergo training and follow restaurant SOPs