Head Chef duties and responsibilities
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
- Approving and “polishing” dishes before they reach the customer
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Job Brief
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.
Responsibilities
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
- Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
- Arrange for repairs when necessary
- Remedy any problems or defects
- Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
- Oversee the work of subordinates
- Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
- Maintain records of payroll and attendance
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
Requirements
- Proven experience as Head Chef
- Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
- Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills
- Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
- Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
- Credentials in health and safety training
- Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
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Posting Details
Posting Details...
Job #
039298
Department Code
33423-7391
Department
Food Service - Bargaining Unit
Job Title
Head Chef
Location
Campus Catering & Dome Catering
Pay Range
based on SEIU contract
Staff Level
08
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Hours
Variable hours to include nights, weekends and holidays
August 1 – November 15 at Campus Catering
November 15 through Jul...
Expat Package will be offered!
JOB SUMMARY...
To oversee and manage the seamless running of the kitchendepartments by providing a highly efficient and effective service whileensuring that all financial and statutory requirements are met, and supportingthe delivery of outstanding customer service. Management of line staff toinclude interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, promoting, per...
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