Cook Lead

About the Role

Edition is seeking a Cook Lead to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing food preparation, ensuring quality standards, and providing support to the kitchen operations. The Cook Lead will be responsible for preparing various food items according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate the temperature of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food thawing processes from freezer storage to refrigeration.
• Portion and plate food according to established standards.
• Maintain accurate food production records.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of all food prepared.
• Provide support during peak periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate leftover food items to the chef for daily menu planning.
• Inform food and beverage service staff about special menus and out-of-stock items.
• Ensure the quality of all food ingredients used.
• Prepare food strictly according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and cooking checklists.
• Prepare cold food items as needed.

Operational Duties

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees, serving as a role model.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety and security.
• Report any maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, or unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Ensure personal appearance and uniform are clean and professional.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs, communicating clearly and professionally.
• Listen and respond appropriately to concerns from other employees, ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years of related work experience is required.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.

Additional Information

The Cook Lead will perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. This role is integral to maintaining high standards of food preparation and kitchen efficiency at Edition.