• Controlling and directing the food preparation process
• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• Excellent knowledge of all sections
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food
• Good oral communication
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Demi Chef

Job Summary:

Prepares food for clients. Helps devise new methods of cooking and new menu items. Streamlines work from back of house to front of house.

Demi Chef Job Duties:

• Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
• Prepares foods to the specifications of the menu
• Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
• Orders ingredients and spices as needed
• Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on client preference
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
• Devises new recipes
• Estimates expected food consumption and organises preparation
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Prepares any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins
• Stays open until the last customer leaves
• Offers a creative menu to compete with other local restaurants
• Cleans up after business hours

In addition to these duties the Employee may be required to perform other tasks that from time to time may be assigned or delegated to the Employee by the Company.