Grill Cook

Job Summary

Locanda de Gusti is looking for a skilled, reliable, and enthusiastic Grill Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking grilled dishes, maintaining consistent food quality, and ensuring meals are served on time. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of cooking techniques, food hygiene, and kitchen safety, along with the ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.

Job Description

• Prepare and cook grilled dishes according to recipes and kitchen standards.
• Operate grills and other cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare ingredients, seasonings, marinades, and accompaniments before service.
• Monitor cooking temperatures and timings to maintain food quality.
• Ensure dishes are cooked thoroughly and presented consistently.
• Coordinate with chefs and kitchen colleagues to manage orders during service.
• Follow preparation instructions and customer allergy requirements.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use.
• Maintain a clean and organised grill station throughout each shift.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Store ingredients correctly and follow stock rotation practices.
• Monitor ingredient levels and report shortages to the kitchen supervisor.
• Minimise food waste through careful preparation and portion control.
• Clean grills, utensils, and kitchen equipment after use.
• Assist with general kitchen preparation and cleaning duties when required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Grill Cook, Line Cook, or Kitchen Cook is preferred.
• Knowledge of grilling techniques and food preparation methods.
• Understanding of safe food handling and hygiene standards.
• Awareness of food allergies and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent cooking standards.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Ability to work calmly during busy service periods.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends when required.

Pay: £15.00-£21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 31.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Language training provided
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person