COOK A / Glyfada Riviera Hotel

Ready to own your section? As a Cook A at Glyfada Riviera Hotel, you'll lead your own station in our kitchen, cook with great ingredients and guide the cooks who work with you. Reporting to our Head Chef , you'll have a real say in the dishes we serve and a clear path to grow in your culinary career.

What you'll do

• Run your section, from prep to plating, and make sure every dish leaves the pass just right
• Guide, train and support the Cook B and Cook C on your team
• Keep your section stocked, check deliveries and let the chef know what to order
• Keep waste low and store, label and rotate ingredients properly
• Share ideas for new dishes and specials with the chef
• Make sure hygiene and food safety rules (HACCP) are followed at all times
• Step in for the Sous Chef when needed

Requirements

What you bring – Requirements

• [3+] years of experience in a professional kitchen, including time as a Cook B
• Strong cooking skills and a good knowledge of [Mediterranean / international] cuisine
• Experience leading or training junior cooks
• Good knowledge of hygiene and food safety rules (HACCP)
• Organized and calm under pressure, even on the busiest nights
• Happy to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays

Nice to have

• A culinary school degree or certificate
• Experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or a fine dining restaurant
• Experience with menu costing and stock control
• Basic English

Benefits

What's in it for you – Benefits

HERE WE WILL ADD AND UPDATE AFTER RESEARCH

• A competitive salary [+ tips / service charge]
• Meals on duty
• Uniform provided and cared for
• Full training from day one, so you'll never feel left alone
• Real chances to grow, with SWOT's portfolio of [25+] hotels across Greece and international brands like Marriott and Hilton
• [Staff discounts at SWOT hotels]
• A friendly team that looks out for each other

Your first day

Meet the chefs and get a tour of the kitchen. Learn how we prep, store and label our ingredients. Work side by side with an experienced cook from day one.

A day in your shoes

• Start with the chef's briefing on today's menu and any allergies to watch out for
• Check your station and prep
• During service: cook, plate and keep your station moving
• After service: clean down, store ingredients and get ready for tomorrow