Junior Sous Chef

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Sous Chef in food preparation, cooking, and plating dishes according to menu specifications.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
• Help manage inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Support the development and implementation of new menu items and recipes.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure a smooth workflow and timely service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Assist in managing kitchen staff schedules and labor costs.
• Address any issues or challenges that arise during service to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and contribute to team discussions on menu planning and kitchen improvements.

Requirements:

• At least two (2) years of working experience in the related field and in similar capacity
• Complete understanding of all cookery
• Thorough understanding of all occupational health & safety issues
• Flexible and energetic
• Excellent communicator, team player and with leadership qualities
• Has thorough knowledge of all food products - local and imported

. 5-day work week