SkilledGuyanese.com

The Regency is looking for a qualified cook to run our kitchen. We are looking for someone who excels in a busy atmosphere, can handle the pressure of a thriving kitchen, and has a high capacity of stamina, creative thinking and attention-to-detail.

To apply for a job as  cook you will need:

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience

• Awareness of manual handling techniques

• Experience of kitchen equipment

• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives

• Competent level of English spoken and written

This role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process

• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer

• Managing and working closely with other cooks of all levels

• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality

• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering

• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

• Being responsible for health and safety

• Being responsible for food hygiene practices

Alongside some of these more general skills, all good cook should possess:

• Excellent knowledge of all sections

• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food

• Good oral communication

• Team management skills

• High level of attention to detail

• Good level of numeracy

• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you

• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes

• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work 

• Positive and approachable manner

• Team player qualities