KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organise an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
- Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards.
- Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency.
- Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance.
- Monitor food preparation and wastage costs contribute to controlling these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.
- Assist with training apprentices to desired standard this includes full working knowledge of the section and department.
- Ensure all required tasks are competed accurately and within given time frames.
- Be familiar with the other kitchen sections promoting flexibility and productivity.
- Ensure all kitchen appliance maintenance crockery glassware cutlery and any other operational breakages are recorded.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is kept in good working order.
- Ensure service equipment and storage areas are properly secured at the end of each shift.
- Meet and exceed where possible customer/guest expectations enabling the Hotel restaurant and conferencing areas to be recognised as a purveyor of consistent value for money and quality cuisine.
- Ensure food standards preparation presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to achieve food service standards. Work with the F&B Service team and take corrective action where appropriate when standards are not met.
- Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health & hygiene (HACCP) regulations
Qualifications :
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
Trade qualified and a minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen environment is a plus
Experience within a restaurant or hotel environment is an advantage
Be able to demonstrate creativity and flair in menu and design
As with the hospitality industry you will be available to work various rostered shifts
Understanding of safety and manual handling requirements
Remain calm and effective in high volume work situations
Be a good team player; contribute to and assist coworkers without being asked
Flexibility to work a rotating roster including mornings or evenings weekends and public holidays
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime