Are you a talented cook with a passion for fast food, beverages, and traditional dishes? We are looking for an experienced cook who can prepare a variety of fast food items, including burgers, pizza, juices, karak tea, and traditional Omani breakfast. If you’re skilled in these areas and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
1. Job Overview
As a Cook in our restaurant, your main role will be to prepare and cook a variety of fast food dishes and beverages, ensuring each item is made to perfection and served in a timely manner. You will be responsible for creating a menu that includes delicious and high-quality burgers, pizzas, refreshing juices, popular karak tea, and traditional Omani breakfast dishes. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
We are specifically looking for candidates from Pakistan, Bangladesh, or India who are skilled in preparing fast food and have experience with the dishes mentioned.
2. Responsibilities
As the Cook, you will be expected to take on a range of duties in the kitchen. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Cooking Fast Food: Prepare popular fast food items like burgers and pizza, ensuring each dish is cooked to perfection and consistently meets the restaurant’s standards for quality and taste.
- Beverages Preparation: Prepare refreshing juices, karak tea, and other beverages as per customer orders, maintaining the highest standards of taste and presentation.
- Omani Breakfast: Cook and serve traditional Omani breakfast dishes, following authentic recipes while ensuring quality and flavor.
- Menu Planning: Work with the kitchen team to plan and develop new items for the menu, ensuring a good mix of fast food, beverages, and traditional dishes.
- Maintaining Hygiene: Keep the kitchen clean and organized, ensuring all health and safety standards are followed. This includes maintaining cleanliness of kitchen tools and surfaces, as well as food safety practices.
- Stock Management: Ensure that all ingredients and materials are properly stocked and stored, keeping track of inventory to avoid shortages.
- Customer Service: Prepare orders quickly and efficiently, working well under pressure to ensure customer satisfaction with both the food and service.
3. Qualifications
To be successful as a Cook in this role, candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience working in a kitchen, particularly with fast food items such as burgers and pizzas. Experience in preparing juices, karak tea, and Omani breakfast is highly preferred.
- Cooking Skills: Expertise in preparing fast food items, beverages, and traditional dishes. Knowledge of how to cook, fry, and grill a variety of food items while maintaining high standards of taste and hygiene.
- Cultural Knowledge: Familiarity with Omani cuisine and other traditional dishes. Understanding regional flavors and recipes is an advantage.
- Cleanliness & Safety: Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards to ensure the kitchen is clean and safe for food preparation.
- Team Player: Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, following instructions and assisting colleagues as needed.
- Communication Skills: Basic proficiency in English to understand orders, communicate with customers, and follow recipes.
4. Benefits
We offer competitive benefits for the Cook position, ensuring that your hard work is appreciated. These benefits include:
- Salary: A competitive salary based on experience and expertise.
- Accommodation: Free accommodation provided by the company, ensuring a comfortable living space.
- Meals: Free meals during working hours.
- Transportation: Transportation to and from the workplace will be provided, so you don’t have to worry about commuting.
- Work Environment: A positive, supportive team environment that values quality and customer service.
- Health and Medical: Access to medical benefits to keep you healthy and safe.
- Job Stability: Long-term employment with growth opportunities, including the chance to take on additional responsibilities or advance within the company.
5. How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements can apply by following these steps:
- Prepare Your CV: Ensure your CV highlights relevant experience, particularly in cooking fast food, burgers, pizza, juices, karak tea, and Omani breakfast dishes.
- Contact Us: Send your CV via WhatsApp to +968 93846620. Be sure to include a brief message explaining your experience and why you’re a good fit for the job.
- No Calls: Please do not call. All applications and inquiries should be sent via WhatsApp.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, where we may discuss your skills, experience, and passion for cooking.
FAQs
1. Do I need previous experience in fast food and traditional Omani dishes?
- Yes, experience in preparing burgers, pizzas, and Omani breakfast is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates with a passion for cooking and a willingness to learn.
2. What nationality is preferred for this role?
- We are specifically looking for candidates from Pakistan, Bangladesh, or India, as these nationalities are familiar with the cuisine and style of cooking we require.
3. Is this a full-time position?
- Yes, this is a full-time position with regular working hours. Shifts will vary based on the restaurant’s operating hours.
4. Are the working hours flexible?
- Working hours are not flexible, but we will provide a clear schedule for your shifts once hired. The restaurant operates throughout the day, and shifts may vary.
5. Is a food handling certification required?
- A food handling or hygiene certification is preferred but not mandatory. However, you must demonstrate knowledge of safe food practices and cleanliness.
6. Will I be responsible for managing kitchen staff?
- Initially, you will focus on cooking. However, as you gain experience, there may be opportunities to take on more managerial responsibilities in the kitchen.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled cook who wants to bring their passion for food to a growing restaurant. If you’re ready to join a team dedicated to creating delicious dishes and beverages, apply now and become part of a dynamic kitchen team!