Cook I📣 Job Ad

About the Cook I Role

Delta Hotels and Resorts is seeking a full-time Cook I to join our culinary team in Makkah. This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional with 5-10 years of experience. The Cook I will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes and ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to established recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and preparation checklists.
• Regulate the temperature of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage for thawing in refrigeration units.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of all food items.
• Maintain food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Prepare cold food items.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the culinary team.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items that can be utilized in daily specials.
• Notify Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and any out-of-stock items.

Team Collaboration and Support

This role involves assisting management with various employee-related tasks, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching. The Cook I will serve as a role model for other team members, fostering positive working relationships and supporting common goals. Effective communication and appropriate responses to employee concerns are essential.

Operational Standards and Safety

Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols, is mandatory. This includes reporting any maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, or unsafe working conditions to management. Completion of required safety training and certifications is expected. Maintaining a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance is also a key requirement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Maximum of 10 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Experience preparing a variety of dishes, including cold foods.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The position is based in Makkah, with potential work locations in Jeddah and Makkah. This is a full-time role. The job requires the ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods. Employees must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. The ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 25 pounds or less without assistance is necessary. Other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors may be assigned.