Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of the restaurant.
- Prepare and cook complete meals and all pastry product of the restaurant.
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Estimate food requirements and control inventory of ingredients.
- Establish staff and production schedules to ensure there is sufficient help throughout and to enable timely delivery of food items.
- Manage and maintain kitchen equipment to operate properly.
- Supervise activities of cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Train other kitchen staff members.
- Determine when there is a need for additional help to maintain satisfactory service.
- Consult with clients regarding catering for special occasions.
- Inspect work areas, supplies, ingredients, and cooking equipment to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards
- Analyze recipes and making menu changes when necessary to minimize overhead costs while still keeping customers happy
- Monitor and oversee sanitation practices to ensure that employees strictly adhere to the standards and regulations of cleanliness
Qualifications:
- Secondary school or equivalent experience
- Training and experience in baking or culinary for 2-3 years
- Efficient interpersonal skills and team player
- Detail oriented, multi-tasking ability, and accuracy
- Minimum of Grade 12 level in English comprehension (verbal and written)
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