Cook at Rimrock Hotel - Aba, Abia State

Rimrock Hotel is a luxury brand whose incredible family of associates puts the soul in hospitality every day. The needs of our guests, associates, and owners are at the forefront of everything we do. Through authenticity and innovation, we create unique memorable experiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Aba, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, cutting, and chopping vegetables, meat, and other food items. Follow recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency in flavor and presentation.
• Cooking and Seasoning: Cook and season dishes according to established recipes and culinary standards. Monitor cooking temperatures and times to ensure food is cooked safely and to the desired level of doneness.
• Menu Execution: Execute menu items efficiently and accurately, coordinating with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
• Food Presentation: Plate and garnish dishes attractively, paying attention to detail and presentation to enhance the dining experience for guests.
• Quality Control: Monitor food quality throughout the cooking process, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed to achieve optimal flavor profiles.
• Kitchen Hygiene: Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures to prevent cross-contamination and ensure food safety.
• Inventory Management: Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels, rotating perishable items, and notifying supervisors of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition by following maintenance procedures, cleaning equipment after use, and reporting any malfunctions or issues to supervisors.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, including chefs, sous chefs, and line cooks, to coordinate workflow, expedite orders, and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food hygiene and sanitation standards set by regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 6+ years relevant work experience.
• Culinary Training: Formal culinary education from a culinary school, vocational program, or apprenticeship is preferred but not always required. Relevant work experience may be sufficient in some cases.
• Cooking Skills: Proficiency in cooking techniques, including sautéing, grilling, baking, frying, and knife skills. Ability to follow recipes and execute menu items with precision and consistency.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of food safety principles and practices, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the demands of the food service industry.
• Physical Stamina: Physical stamina and endurance to stand for long periods, lift heavy pots and pans, and perform repetitive tasks in a hot and busy kitchen environment.

Salary
N70,000 - N80,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2024.