Key Responsibilities:
- Able to cook Chinese food, specializing in Cantonese dishes
- Order supplies and report to the head of the establishment
- Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes is on schedule.
- Ensure that no problem arises during serving; if any, it should be rectified quickly.
- Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen.
- Develop menu offerings.
- Forecast supply needs and estimate costs.
- Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.
- Ensure the production of quality and consistent food
- Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served.
- Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines.
- Create recipes and prepare advanced items.
- Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations.
- Oversee special catering events and where necessary offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques.
- Order food from designated suppliers
- Manage stock of food
- Organize duty roster for kitchen staff.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years working experience
- Passion for food
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage a budget and work with figures.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to make quick decisions.
- Ability to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen area.
