Chef - Kingsland, 1021, Auckland

CHEF - Job Description

REPORTS TO Site Manager / Head Chef

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Trainee / Apprentice / Kitchenhand

POSSIBLE INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Site Manager / Duty Manager / Front of House staff / Accounts/Admin

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assist the Site Manager / Head Chef in the day to day running of an establishment's kitchen and assume responsibility in the absence of the Site Manager / Head Chef.

Maintain the operation and organisation of a designated part of the kitchen following the Site Manager / Head Chef's guideline - providing maximum quality whilst containing labour and food costs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for the operation and organisation of a designated part of the kitchen.

Assist the Site Manager / Head Chef with menu planning as required.

Ensure that recipes and proportions are strictly adhered to, to ensure consistency, quality and cost control.

Impart knowledge, skills and training to kitchen staff to ensure high standards.

Manage staff rosters in conjunction with the Site Manager / Head Chef.

Spot check dishes as they leave the kitchen for establishment quality, presentation and temperature.

Follow set policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.

Follow set policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.

Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.

Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.

Order and maintain inventory to ensure efficient operations.

Communicate with and support staff.

Uphold morale in the kitchen.

Ensure the relationship between kitchen and front of house staff is of a high standard.

Manage kitchen meetings in conjunction with the Site Manager / Head Chef

Any other duties the Site Manager / Head Chef may reasonably require.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL

New Zealand Certificate (Level 4) in Cookery, or equivalent.

A minimum of 2 years managing a kitchen.

Food safety course within the past three years.

Training skills

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, restaurant management software

Budgeting and menu costing skills

Organisational and time management skills

Wine and food matching skills

INTERPERSONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS

Creativity

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Customer service skills

Motivational and leadership skills

Ability to delegate, give and receive instructions

Committed to team, establishment and excellence

Positive attitude

Ability to work competently under pressure

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