COOK PURPOSE:  The hotel cook is responsible for training and managing kitchen personnel and supervising and coordinating all related culinary activities.  He/she has to estimate food consumption and requirements or purchase food and also select and develop recipes.  He/she will work with the Operations Manager to coordinate any food tasks.

MAIN JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare food for guests/customers
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients
• Check food and ingredients for freshness
• Arrange and garnish dishes
• Maintain accurate food inventories
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
• Ensure that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned
• Help lead and inspire our kitchen staff with the Operations Manager
• Estimate expected food consumption and organizes preparation
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Alters dishes based on consumer suggestions or requirements

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Work well under pressure and within the time limit
• Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation
• Able to read and follow standardized recipes
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Able to handle work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent; Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions.

JOB LOCATION: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (close to Phnom Penh International Airport)

SALARY: Negotiable, from $250+/month depending on experience