Major duties of chef:
- Direct and coordinate food preparation
- Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
- Prepare and cook foods in quantity of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Based on customers preferences develop menu
- Enforce OH&S and hygiene regulations
- Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
- Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
- Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and another kitchen worker
- Schedule employee work hours by coordinating activities
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to establish standards
- Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions
- Work experience: At least two years' Experience in a fast paced kitchen is required
- Education/skills:Relevant qualifications