Cuban Cook

Responsible for preparing traditional Cuban food for the senior Cuban staff working at Cuban Hospital in Qatar.
- To organize all the resources within the Kitchen and other areas under his responsibility
- To ensure timely preparation of food as per set menu and within the set cost.
- To ensure quality, quantity and hygienic food is served with particular emphasis on presentation.
- To try and ensure minimum / no wastage (excess food balance).
- To plan and cost menus in coordination with the Camp Boss keeping in mind the basic principle of FIFO.
- To plan for variety of preparations in the menu ensuring the satisfaction of the client and within the set cost norms.
- To ensure timely pre preparation / mis-in-place (wash, clean, cut vegetables, fruits, meat, chicken, fish and bakery products) and cooking.
- To ensure proper cleanliness of the kitchen area.
- To know and observe all safety rules and effectively supervise so as to ensure implementation of company HSE policy and discipline in the production area and by the staff.
- Minimum two-three years’ experience specialised in preparing typical Cuban food.
- Previous experience working in a hospital/clinic would be an advantage.
- Basic knowledge and skills in bakery would be an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of written and spoken English is required.