748 Hiring Commis Chef

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food production and commercial kitchen settings.
• Ability to manage, supervise, and train junior kitchen staff.
• Solid understanding of food production, health, and safety regulations.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and effective communication skills.

Education Required:

• Diploma or Certificate in Food Production, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Food handler’s license.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Food preparation and presentation.
2. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and equipment.
3. Ensure proper food storage practices are followed.
4. Guarantee that all food produced meets quality standards.
5. Organize workstation and oversee stewards, guiding them to maintain discipline and good hygiene practices.
6. Train new and existing stewards on hygiene and kitchen standards.
7. Communicate kitchen operations updates to supervisors, providing feedback on challenges and issues within the unit.
8. Report to duty punctually in proper, clean, and pressed uniform.
9. Prepare staff meals, including breakfast and lunch.
10. Conduct daily and monthly stock takes.
11. Relieve the Chef de Partie when required.
12. Inspect and clean fridge and freezer before production, recording temperatures as needed.
13. Ensure timely kitchen operations in alignment with Café 748 quality standards.
14. Accurately measure ingredients for senior kitchen staff.
15. Prepare basic salads, sauces, and meal ingredients such as seasoning meats, washing, peeling, and chopping fruits and vegetables.
16. Receive deliveries, check quality, and verify all items ordered are delivered.
17. Follow FIFO (First-In-First-Out) inventory method consistently.
18. Track kitchen inventory, notify supervisor of low supplies, and record wastages.
19. Discard expired or spoiled food items and follow waste management protocols.
20. Identify and report hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents.
21. Uphold company principles and best practices.
22. Support the Environmental Management System (EMS) within the department and company.

Application Instructions:
All applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] by 15th December 2024.

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