Cook I

About the Role

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook I to join its team in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves preparing and cooking food items according to established standards and recipes, ensuring quality and presentation. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw food items from freezer storage in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needs during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items that can be utilized in daily specials.
• Advise Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food in adherence to recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items.

Operational Support and Compliance

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model for colleagues.
• Adhere to all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.

Guest Service and Team Collaboration

• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs proactively.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Support the team in achieving common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards in all tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Capability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar culinary role.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook various food items.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.