A Senior Cook job description typically involves overseeing and participating in food preparation, ensuring quality, cleanliness, and safety in a kitchen environment . They may also supervise junior staff, manage inventory, and contribute to menu planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Preparing, cooking, and serving a variety of dishes according to recipes and menus.
- Quality Control: Inspecting the quality of food, ingredients, and supplies, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
- Supervision and Training: Training and supervising junior kitchen staff, assigning tasks, and addressing any issues that arise.
- Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, including utensils, equipment, and workstations, adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.
- Menu Planning: Contributing to menu planning and potentially developing new recipes or modifying existing ones.
- Inventory Management: Ensuring proper storage and rotation of food supplies, and notifying suppliers of deficiencies.
- Problem Solving: Addressing any issues that arise, such as equipment malfunctions or food quality concerns.
- Other Duties: Assisting with tasks such as washing dishes, preparing mise en place, and assisting other cooks.