Help/Prep Cook

Location:  Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Schedule:  Full-time
Department:  Food and Beverage
Supervisor:  Food & Beverages Manager

Job Summary

The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise. To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
Following prep lists created by chefs.
Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef’s specifications.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Culinary school training would be valuable.
Experience as a prep cook may be helpful.
Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office via [email protected] or our online job application form:

Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter
COVID-19 Vaccine Card & ID Card/Passport

Chat to Recruitment team via t.me/tphauppcareer (098888742)

We would appreciate it if you could use the designation: “[Help/Prep Cook] – Applicant Full Name” in the subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Inquiries can be directed to the email provided.

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