Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
• Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• 3 - 5 years of culinary experience preferably as a Chef in a similar size operation with supervisory experience essential.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

Nice To Haves

• High school education preferred.
• Graduation from a culinary school or formal apprenticeship program recommended.
• Additional language ability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, schedules, disciplines and supervises kitchen staff in kitchen during the cooking of food items.
• Supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of various menu items.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of policies to control food cost and quality.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Leads menu planning activities.
• Schedules culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs.

Benefits

• Full-time position benefits
• Subject to eligibility, enrollment and/or benefit plan requirements