Job Description & Requirements
- Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
- Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
- Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
- Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
- Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
- Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
- Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
- Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
- Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
- Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.
