Demi Chef

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for MEP of predetermined section in the kitchen with strict adherence to recipes, partly supervised by Senior chefs.
• Ensure all stocks are kept under optimum conditions, containers are regularly changed & date labels are in place.
• MEP done efficiently, prioritizing urgent items. Good time management.
• Follow the cleaning schedules for the kitchen and clean section thoroughly and other areas as directed.
• Oversee receiving and storage of all produce, fresh & frozen, in accordance with HACCP regulations, including correct stock rotation & storage. Ensure food is labeled clearly and correctly.
• Assist with plate presentation when required.
• Follow strict health & hygiene standards.
• Keep production records up to date for items prepared by yourself.
• Ensure minimum kitchen wastage and maintain accurate records of wastage on your section during prep and service.
• Learn & record skills and recipes from Senior Chefs.
• Reliably carry out instructions handed down to you by Senior Chefs.
• Report any maintenance issues to the Senior chef on duty immediately.
• Monitor work done by Commis chefs, ensuring recipes are followed with precision and tastes are consistent.
• Responsible for the weekly staff food menu. Records maintained & correct ingredients are used.
• Monitor and assess performance of self, to make improvements and show growth.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, always be aware of what is happening around you, to assist, without being asked.
• Effectively follow and adhere to recipes, making no changes or alterations. Consistency is key.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn & help other chefs during busy times.
• Multitask, keep focus & work efficiently under pressure.
• Constantly strive to grow your knowledge of best cooking practices.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled with correct dates.
• Ensure all equipment and smalls are clean, in good working order and stored in its place.
• Ensure fridges, shelves and dry stores are clean and in order. FIFO
• Candidate requirements:
• Dependability – Position requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations, accepting criticism.
• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• 2 years’ experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Demi Chef: 2 years (Required)