Cook I

Position Summary

This role involves preparing specialized meals or suitable alternatives, managing cooking equipment temperatures including ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Responsibilities include thawing food properly by moving it from freezer to refrigerator, ensuring correct portion sizes and attractive food presentation including garnishing, maintaining records of food preparation, and monitoring both the quality and quantity of food produced. Communication during busy times is critical, including notifying the Chef about surplus food for special dishes and informing Food & Beverage staff regarding daily specials and out-of-stock items. Food preparation must adhere to recipes, quality benchmarks, presentation standards, and preparation checklists, including handling cold food items.

Additional Duties

The Cook will assist management with employee hiring, training, scheduling, assessments, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching, acting as a role model for the team. Strict compliance with all company safety and security policies is expected, including reporting any maintenance issues, accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions, as well as completing the required safety training and certifications. Maintaining a clean and professional personal appearance and uniform, safeguarding confidential company information, and protecting company assets are essential duties.

Guest and Team Relations

The role requires anticipating and fulfilling guest service needs with clear, professional communication and fostering positive working relationships within the team to meet shared objectives. The Cook should listen carefully and respond constructively to coworkers' concerns and uphold established quality standards and expectations.

Physical Demands

The job requires standing, sitting, or walking for prolonged periods, reaching overhead and below the knees, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and handling objects weighing up to 25 pounds without help. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Completion of technical, trade, or vocational schooling.
• Work Experience: Minimum of three years related to food preparation.
• Supervisory Experience: Not required.
• Licenses/Certifications: None necessary.

Additional Information

• Job Number: 26123643
• Location: Olaya Street, Riyadh 12241, Saudi Arabia
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Position Level: Non-Management
• Meal Allowance provided.

Company Commitment

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and embracing the diverse backgrounds of our employees. We promote inclusiveness without discrimination on any protected basis including disability or veteran status. The brand aims to foster a wellness-centric environment for guests and associates alike, encouraging a culture of well-being, optimism, and adventurous spirit. Joining our team means embarking on a purpose-driven career while striving to be the best you can be.