Chef

Job Description & Requirements Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way Oversee food preparation, checking that all kitchen staff are performing their duties Monitor equipment quality and order new equipment as needed Help the restaurant determine how much food and supplies need to be ordered Train new kitchen staff Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients Cooking food in a timely manner Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients Cook food in a timely manner Delegate tasks to 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and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy) Monitor food stock and place orders Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour Experiments to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the restaurant Coaches the sous chef and other members of the kitchen staff, so they perform at their best Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team Collaborate with kitchen management on menu items Attend all staff meetings Prep kitchen before mealtimes Prepare menu items as ordered Ensure proper preparation of all food to be served Assist head chef with large projects when requested Maintain a clean kitchen at all times Work in a safe and efficient manner