We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers.
Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you'll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.
Responsibilities
* Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
* Study each recipe and gather all the necessary ingredients
* Cook food in a timely manner
* Delegate tasks to the kitchen staff
* Inform wait staff about daily specials
* Ensure appealing plate presentation
* Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
* Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
* Monitor food stock and place orders
* Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
* Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Requirements
* Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
* Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
* Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
* Leadership skills
* Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
* Excellent time management abilities
* Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
* Familiarity with sanitation regulations
* Culinary school diploma preferred