Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Menu Planning and Development : Create and plan menus, develop new recipes, and ensure variety, nutritional balance, and presentation of dishes.
- Food Preparation and Cooking : Direct and participate in the preparation and cooking of various food items, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Kitchen Management : Supervise and train kitchen staff, manage daily activities, and coordinate with other kitchen personnel.
- Inventory and Procurement : Order food and supplies, manage inventory levels, and ensure proper storage to prevent spoilage and cross-contamination.
- Cost Control : Manage food budget costs and work to implement cost-cutting measures without compromising the quality of the food.
- Food Safety and Hygiene : Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and ensure all food handling and preparation adheres to safety regulations.
- Equipment Management : Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and devices to ensure they are functional and well-maintained.
Required Skills
Leadership and Supervision : Ability to lead and direct kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and ensuring tasks are performed correctly.Organizational and Planning : Strong skills in organizing work, planning menus, and coordinating various kitchen activities.Culinary Expertise : Proficiency in various cooking techniques, ingredient preparation, and an understanding of food safety.Cost Management : Skills in managing food budgets and controlling expenses efficiently.Adaptability : Ability to adapt to new situations and different culinary demands.Communication : Effective communication skills to understand instructions and convey expectations to staff.Tell employers what skills you have
Recipes
Management Skills
Budgets
Leadership
Ingredients
Food Safety
Cooking
Housekeeping
Food Quality
Inventory
Cost Management
Sanitation
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Culinary Skills
Pastry