Chef

Specific Job Functions:

• Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques.
• Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
• Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Create, read, measure, and execute recipes.
• Maintain exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail with presentation.
• Maintain a solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Skillfully and knowledgeably work each kitchen station.
• Maintain a supervisory role in the absence of the Chef.
• Ensure food quality is superior and takes action to correct any irregularities.
• Conduct training for master cooks, buffet attendants, helpers, and kitchen workers on job responsibilities.
• Produce production list to ensure efficient execution of service.
• Conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests' and employees’ needs and inquiries.
• Effectively communicate with management and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
• Assist the Executive Chef by controlling food and labor costs and establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product, and people.
• Assist Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists, and inventory of all kitchen items.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of knives, knife skills, and small wares equipment.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Prior experience working with high-volume food production in a hotel, restaurant, or country club-type setting.
• ServSafe Certification is a plus
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., more than forty-five (45) pounds.
• Valid driver’s license