Cook – Cold Dishes / Salads Full Time

🧾 Job Overview

We are looking for talented and detail-oriented Cooks – Cold Dishes / Salads to join reputable hotels and restaurants across Greece. The selected candidates will be responsible for preparing cold dishes, salads, appetizers, and plated presentations that meet European culinary standards. This position is ideal for professionals who take pride in creativity, presentation, and maintaining freshness and hygiene in every dish served.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cold dishes, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts according to menu and recipe standards.

• Ensure that all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and handled according to HACCP safety protocols.

• Arrange and garnish cold dishes with attention to detail, color, and presentation aesthetics.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the cold kitchen (garde manger) section.

• Monitor portion sizes, minimize waste, and assist in inventory management.

• Support other kitchen sections during peak service hours as directed by the Head Chef.

• Ensure that food is served at the correct temperature and within safe handling guidelines.

• Collaborate with chefs and service teams to ensure buffet stations are continuously replenished and attractive.

• Follow all company and local health and safety standards.

🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience in cold kitchen or salad preparation.

• Certification or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Production, or Cookery preferred.

• Strong knowledge of cold appetizers, salads, sauces, and garnishing techniques.

• Attention to cleanliness, precision, and food presentation.

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.

• Basic English communication skills; knowledge of Greek is an advantage.

• Positive attitude, teamwork spirit, and passion for quality food preparation.

💼 Additional Benefits

• Free meals and accommodation provided by the employer.

• Transportation to and from workplace included.

• Overtime payment according to Greek labour law.

• Return air ticket after completion of contract period.

• Full medical insurance and safety compliance as per Greek labour standards.

• Opportunity to gain European culinary experience and international exposure.

🕒 Work Schedule

8 hours per day, 6 days per week (48 hours per week).
Overtime available depending on business demand.

Conditions:

Contract Period:                             Two (02) Years

Food:                                             Meals provided by employer

Transportation:                             Provided by employer (to and from workplace)

Accommodation:                          Shared accommodation with basic facilities provided by employer

Working Hours:                             8 hours per day, 6 days per week (48 hours per week)

Overtime:                                       Paid according to Greek labour law

Air Passage:                                    Provided by employer (round-trip after contract period)

Probation Period:                           01 month

Other Conditions:                           All employment terms as per Republic of Greece Labour Laws

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