A high-profile Public Sector Organization in Rawalpindi requires an experienced culinary specialist for the position of Cook-I (SPS-03). The appointee will prepare high-quality meals in institutional messes and staff dining halls.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Cook-I prepares daily menus, large-scale catering meals, and specialized dishes. Core duties include:
- Preparing multi-course meals including traditional Pakistani dishes, BBQ, Chinese curries, and Continental items.
- Maintaining strict cleanliness in food preparation zones, utensils, cooking ranges, and cold storage units.
- Receiving, inspecting, and storing fresh poultry, meats, vegetables, and pantry dry goods according to sanitary standards.
- Assisting senior chefs during official lunches, dinners, and institutional catering events.
- Directing kitchen helpers in vegetable washing, chopping, food staging, and kitchen cleanup.
Candidate Profile & Eligibility Nuances
Civilian applicants require Middle pass with 10 years experience or Matric with 5 years experience in Pakistani, Chinese, and Continental cookery. Retired military Mess Cooks holding exemplary discharge records are highly eligible. Candidates must pass a practical cooking demonstration test.
Nature of Appointment & Terms
Offered on a contract basis with performance-based contract renewals up to superannuation under the SPS-03 pay scale.
How to Apply
Submit an application on plain paper marked Cook-I (SPS-03) on the envelope and application. Include attested copies of academic certificates, experience testimonials, discharge book (for veterans), CNIC, domicile, and passport photos. Address to:
Directorate of Administration & Logistics, P.O. Box No. 368, GPO Rawalpindi
Closing date: 05 October 2026.
Important Instructions
- Applications arriving after the due date will be rejected.
- Selection includes a mandatory practical food preparation evaluation.
- No TA/DA will be paid.
- Original records must be produced during testing.