Cook - Caretaker

Education:

• Middle/ Matriculation

Relevant Experience:

•  Three to Five years of relevant experience preferably with an international organization or a four-star hotel as a chef. 
• Good experience as a caretaker of a medium sized property

Job Description:

Cook responsibilities: (60%)

• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepares ingredients (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Ensures great presentation by dressing dishes
• Keeps a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensures all food and other items are stored properly
• Monitors stock and place orders for re-stocking the kitchen
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
• Prepares foods to the specifications & dietary requirements of the guests
• Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Manages & works well other kitchen staff

 Caretaker responsibilities (40%)

• Responsible for looking after USEFP guesthouse property, asset, and the guests.
• Meets and greets the guests
• Prevents unauthorized personnel from entering or damaging the property.
• Reports & coordinates general repairs & reports various occurrences such as power outages, sewerage issues and other minor maintenance
• Ensures that the premises is clean and free of hazardous materials.
• Supervises janitorial staff to ensure appropriate cleaning, dusting, vacuum cleaning, lawn mopping, fence & hedges maintenance and disposal of waste material/garbage on regular basis.
• Takes and maintains delivered items and dispatch goods and materials as instructed.
• Manages laundry, bedsheets, curtains etc through the vendor.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned from time to time

Other requirements:

• Proficient in cooking Pakistani, continental and Chinese food
• Experience of baking & grilling
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize & prepare food for large gatherings, functions and official events
• Familiar with culinary art and ability to use kitchen equipment
• Able to perform kitchen and cooking related tasks including grocery & stock management
• Familiarity with general maintenance and repair works
• Ability to multi-task and supervise janitorial staff 
• Must be able to read and write Urdu language & be able to understand basic instructions given in English language
• Proven experience of dealing with foreigners and guests
• Good understanding of and ability to maintain health and hygiene standards & sanitation procedures
• Reliable and dependable with good team working skills
• Good physical health, personal hygiene and stamina
• Well-mannered, courteous and groomed individual
• Must be able to provide at least two reliable & verifiable references from the most recent/current employment

General Provision:

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The incumbent may be required to perform additional tasks and assume new responsibilities, as deemed necessary by management, in alignment with the overall purpose of the position and the organizational requirements.