Cook

Duties and Responsibilities

Culinary Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare, season, and cook a wide range of traditional Filipino dishes, including stews (Adobo, Kare-Kare, Sinigang), grilled items (Inasal, Liempo), deep-fried specialties (Crispy Pata, Lumpia), and regional specialties.
• Execute traditional cooking techniques such as gisa (sautéing), laga (boiling), inun-unan/paksiw (vinegar stewing), and slow-cooking meats to optimal tenderness.
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes, presentation, and flavor balance according to company recipes and specifications.
• Handle specialized Filipino pantry items and aromatics (e.g., bagoong, annatto/atsuete, gata, patis, calamansi, sampalok).

Kitchen Operations & Station Management

• Manage mise en place (prep work) efficiently prior to service to ensure quick ticket times during peak operational hours.
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment safely, including gas burners, deep fryers, flat-top grills, and rice cookers.
• Monitor food inventory at the station, report shortages to the Head Chef/Kitchen Supervisor, and minimize food waste through proper portion control and ingredient rotation.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Quality Control

• Strictly follow First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory rotation procedures for all raw meats, seafood, produce, and cooked items.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations in compliance with hazard analysis and local health department sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper food holding temperatures (hot holding and cold storage) to prevent contamination and spoilage.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Culinary Knowledge: Mastery of core Filipino cooking methods, traditional ingredient pairings, and regional sauce bases.
• Skills: Excellent knife skills, ability to multitask under pressure, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal culinary degree or vocational certification in Commercial Cooking / Culinary Arts.
• Hands-on expertise in regional Filipino dishes (e.g., Kapampangan, Ilocano, Bicolano, or Visayan culinary traditions).
• Experience in menu development or daily specials creation featuring modern or elevated Filipino comfort food.