Head Chef

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Job Description

Main Tasks:
1. Supervise the preparation of all food
 Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements
 Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for the various areas
 Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies
 Prepare daily pastry and bakery requirements as per the menu
 Be available for functions as they arise to ensure that the food is prepared and served as
required
2. Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff
 Ensure all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them
 Teach new staff skills they require to perform their roles to the required standard
 Delegate duties to the kitchen staff as per the menu requirements
 Oversee and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks are done as required
 Give staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development
 Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly
3. Manage kitchen stocks
 Ensure wastage is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods
 Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent food loss
 Ensure the security of all alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink stocks
 Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels
4. Ensure catering staff are working safely at all times
 Ensure staff are aware of and follow safe work practices at all times
 Assist other staff in the cleaning of the kitchen at the end of the shift
 Ensure h own work station is kept clean and hygienic at all times
5. Assist the Catering Manager as required
 Manage the Catering Department in the Catering Manager’s absence
 Assist the day-to-day running of the department
 Carry out other tasks as required by the Catering Manager
 Pay careful attention to the operating budgets of the department to ensure that costs are
controlled to maintain the correct levels of spending

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