PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The purpose of the Demi Chef role is to manage the burger or lobster section and ensure that dishes are prepared, cooked and served to the company standard and specification.
The Demi Chef may be required to deputise in the absence of the Chef in charge and will be required to supervise and guide junior chefs and kitchen porters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Carry out section check when starting shift, checking production levels, stock levels, cleanliness and ensure that all ingredients are available and in sufficient quantities and of the right quality for the day’s production.
· Set up your section and organise it ready for service – ensure that everything required is ready to hand and that you are completely ready for a busy service.
· Monitor section stock levels throughout the shift and communicate regularly with Head Chef/Sous Chef/Junior Sous Chef and have good understanding of the kitchen screens to ensure a smooth efficient service.
· Carry out temperature checks and date checks on all food items – checking that labels are completed to the HACCP standard and use-by dates are adhered to.
· Prepare dishes to B&L specification for ingredients, preparation and presentation.
· Ensure that finished dishes are promptly sent to tables in the correct sequence according to QSR.
· Ensure that dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foodstuffs are kept at correct temperatures and that the company HACCP standards and processes are maintained.
· Carry out stock rotation throughout the shift – ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and that waste is minimised.
· Ensure that the closing down procedures are always followed at the end of each shift and that standards of cleanliness are maintained.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
· Previous experience in the same position
· Attention to detail
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication skills
Company Offers attractive compensation package;
· Monthly Service Charge Share
· Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Child Care Leave, Marriage Leave etc
· Overtime pay
· Provision of meal/ meal allowance
· Staff Discount
· 5 days work week, 44 hours per week
· Uniforms provided
· Health and dental care provided
