Line Cook

Line Cook

As a Line Cook at our vibrant restaurant, you are the face of The Kontiki and you play a key role in creating an unforgettable experience. You will play a key role in creating delicious, high-quality dishes that leave a lasting impression on our guests. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in every plate you serve, and know how to turn your culinary skills into consistent results.

Are you ready to set the standard for luxury hospitality? Then we want you on our team

**Where will you be working?**

In the role of Line Cook, you will be directly accountable to the **Sous Chef or Head Chef**.

**What will you do?**

As the Line Cook, you are responsible for:

- Preparing dishes according to the recipes.
- Monitoring and controlling the quality, doneness, and taste and ensuring the right external presentation
- Providing input for the composition and changes of the menus and methods
- Supervise the work of the apprentice and assistant cooks and give them the necessary instructions and guidance
- Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef
- Cleaning the work environment/kitchen appliances
- Solving minor malfunctions independently or reporting larger problems to the manager
- Carrying out preparatory work, such as washing, cutting, (pre)cooking, mixing, and stirring
- Assessing the quality of products/ingredients to be used (freshness, shelf life, etc.), and preparing tools
- Making orders by performing à la minute cooking tasks, portioning, and garnishing
- Enforcing health and safety, hygiene, and safety regulations (HACCP, personal hygiene, protective equipment, etc.)
- Supervising, stimulating, and coaching all other kitchen staff and students.
- Supervising the method of execution within the kitchen
- Monitoring costs of his/her department in the kitchen (purchasing, waste, and personnel costs) and adjusting deviations
- Consultation with the Sous Chef and Head Chef about the purchase of all ingredients and the quality of the final product
- Make proposals for the preparation of the menu, considering the target group, business concept, trends in the market, impact, season, availability, and kitchen actions to be performed

**What do you bring?**

We are looking for a driven professional who works guest-oriented and always strives to exceed the expectations of our guests. You are innovative-oriented, bring fresh ideas and are constantly looking for ways to improve our services. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will proactively take on opportunities and work independently, while always being performance-oriented and striving for excellent results.

You also bring:

- A completed chef training level 2 or equivalent level of thinking.
- A (extensive) work experience/demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
- Flexible employability, evenings/weekends/holidays.
- Able to stand and walk for long periods during an 8-hour shift.
- Effort in lifting, moving pans, raw materials, etc.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Walking and standing, and mostly site-specific work.
- Heat (heat radiation) when working on cooking appliances.
- Sometimes there is a workload during peaks in the work supply.
- Risk of injury from handling knives, operating kitchen appliances, burning hot parts, and slipping on (wet/greasy) floor.

**Why work at The Kontiki?**
- You'll be working at one of the most iconic beach resorts in Curaçao.
- You'll become part of a fun and energetic team.
- A competitive salary and attractive employment benefits.
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career as a Line Cook.

Pay: €1.500,00 - €1.650,00 per month