Description

Job Description:

Garcon is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join their team.

Following duties to be performed: Planning and developing the menu and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold Cooking and preparing food as per the menu Ensuring all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements Ensuring meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for cooking Maintaining stock levels of all kitchen supplies Training, developing and motivating the culinary team to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis Estimating and monitoring food and labour cost Ensuring all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them Delegating duties to the team as per the menu requirements Overseeing and monitoring the work of the team to ensure all tasks are done as required Giving staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development Determining how food should be presented, and creating decorative food displays Recognizing superior quality products, presentations and flavour. Ensuring wastage is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods Overseeing the ordering and control of stock levels Ensuring staff are aware of and following Health safety and hygiene practices at all times Demonstrating various cooking techniques and suggesting the cooking methods to the team