Cook
On-siteQuito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Job Summary
Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday for the U.S. Marine Security Guard Residence while planning menus, organizing grocery shopping with the Mess NCO, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards to ensure meals are served on schedule with consistent quality, properly storing food and monitoring inventory to minimize waste. Collaborate with the Government Contracting Officer's Representative on meal planning and kitchen operations while maintaining professional conduct and complying with security requirements. Work full-time hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM in a secure government environment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, institutional kitchen, military dining facility, or similar environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices
- Ability to prepare a variety of healthy, well-balanced meals
- Ability to work independently and manage daily kitchen operations
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Must be able to successfully complete the required background and security screening for access to U.S. Embassy facilities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience providing food services for military, government, institutional, or embassy facilities
- Knowledge of international cuisine and meal planning
- Experience maintaining inventory and assisting with food procurement
- Familiarity with HACCP principles and commercial kitchen operations
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