Cook
Cooks are culinary operatives who are able to prepare and present food, normally in domestic and institutional environments.
Key metrics
Salary range:
(entry-level to experienced)
EntryExperienced
BD350
BD450
Minimum academic attainment:
Secondary education
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- control of expenses
- ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
- handover the food preparation area
- maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
- order supplies
- receive kitchen supplies
- store raw food materials
- use cooking techniques
- use culinary finishing techniques
- use food cutting tools
- use food preparation techniques
- use reheating techniques
- work in a hospitality team
Essential Knowledge
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Accommodation and Food Service Activities
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
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