Duties
· Comply with restaurant SOPs and employee handbook.
· Pass on proper information and training to the commis.
· Report to the Head Chef/Sous Chef any required BOH maintenance issue
· Be fully aware of all hygiene control and chemicals used at the restaurant.
· Maintain a favorable relationship with all restaurant employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximizing employee morale, productivity, and efficiency.
· Work as part of a team in a constructive manner that enables the restaurant to achieve its goals and be the market leader.
Tasks
· Check with the Head Chef/Sous Chef the list of all daily preparations including details about any special events or service requests, either upcoming or for that day; perform tasks according to the priority given by the Head Chef/Sous Chef.
· Ensure the cleanliness, stock control, organization, and standards of your respective section.
· Delegate tasks to the commis according to the preparation sheets
· Ensure that the station is completely set with the appropriate and clean utensils and equipment, according to the restaurant’s guidelines.
· Follow standard recipes, portion controls, and storage specifications as set by restaurant Head Chef.
· Ensure the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
· Serve food in the proper portion size, at the proper temperature and in the appropriate chinaware as per set recipes.
· Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
· Clean and maintain station while practicing food safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
· Ensure that cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of the designated kitchen section, walk-in coolers, and storage areas are done as per restaurant standards and checklists.
· Frequently check on the respective section’s fridge and freezer’s temperature as per the schedule, record accordingly.
· Make sure that all prepared food is stored in its appropriate container and labeled with the product’s name, production and expiry dates.
· Work at an efficient and consistent pace
· Ensure timely preparation of all food items.
· Restock all items as needed throughout the shift.
· Control wastage and record/report all wastages.
· Ensure that fresh and dry products are being stored and used as per the FIFO procedure.
· Help in any area of the kitchen/BOH when circumstances dictate.
Procurement
· Fill the requisition order for your section, keeping in mind stock usage and business levels, and submit it to the Sous Chef.
Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the receiving and/or storage process when necessary.
Skills
· High commitment to ethics and confidentiality
· Team player
· Highly motivated and self-starter
· Excellent multi-tasking skills
· Attentive to details
· Able to cope under pressure.
· Basic knowledge about fire, health and safety procedures
· Able to work standing for several hours.
· Neat, clean and well-groomed