Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for overall operation of section.
Enter kitchen on time, in clean and tidy uniforms, well groomed with head gear, shoes
and clean dusters.
Switch on gas and ovens in case it is required.
Check if equipment’s are in working good condition and inform maintenance head for
its breakdown.
Same to be informed to Head chef and should be written in maintenance order form.
Check quality of previous day mis-en-place for its spoilage.
Update preparation list (based on lunch buffet and Ala Carte) as per forecasted
quantity for that day and spoilage. Do not make over excess quantity as that will lead
to wastage and high food cost.
As per preparation list, get all raw material and cooking utensils arranged, if commis
is there otherwise do it on own.
In case of any raw material is not available or utensils, check with stores and inform
same to head chef.
Follow up on the same by writing on the follow up sheet.
Get material picked up from Dry stores and fresh material from Receiving.
Directly responsible for receiving quality of raw material (Perishable and Non-
perishable).
Check discrepancy in quantities. In case material is not proper, return the material and
inform stores to buy fresh from market and debit the amount to the supplier.
In case it is very urgent, accept few quantities and enter less quantity as received.
Inform Head Chef for any unavailable items as per ordering list. At the same time
inform captain and above for not available dish with valid reason.
Fill up requisition sheet before 4 pm and check day store for available (Perishable and
Non-perishable) ingredients before giving final requisition.
In case Head chef is off, check ordering of other sections.
Responsible for the operation of your section on your off days.
Responsible for assigning work to your subordinate for your off days as per his
efficiency.
Wash all vegetables before starting mis-en-place as per preparation list, keeping
hygiene in mind.
Prepare mis-en-place as per Preparation List with high ingredient yield and no
wastage.
Keep work table and ranges clean from time to time during operations, to maintain
basic hygiene standard.
Use right cooking method for preparations, and guide sub-ordinate as well.
Guide subordinates to use heavy and light equipment’s.
Taste items for its quality and right preparations. Make a habit of tasting items.
Dishing out orders as per right KOT (make sure date, time, qty and signature of order
taker is mentioned correctly) keeping garnish and accompaniments in minds.
Follow Standard portion size while dishing out orders, guide your sub-ordinates.
Follow correct plate presentation and guide your sub-ordinates.
Re- use preparations, leftovers efficiently in order to control wastage.
Check for the last order and close the kitchen by doing and guiding subordinate to
cover all items and store as per requirement.
Clean all work area and ranges.
Check required amount of mis-en-place for the next shift.
Lock all chillers and freezer to avoid any pilferage.
Giving proper handover of mis-en-place for ala carte, outdoor, in-house function, live
counter or any special preparations to head chef for the day taking off.
Supporting Head chef by conducting training on various aspect of kitchen operation
including related cuisine, hygiene, planning etc.
Make sure that all work with regard to Daily checklist is completed like Food tasting
sheet, N/A Items, Kitchen cleaning images, Pest Control, ODC Update, Daily
Wastage sheet, Buffet Set up, Daily Fridge Stacking images, etc.
Follow Buddy learning systems to train the assigned kitchen staff and report their
success on a timely basis
Job Requirements:
4-6 years of experience in Continental Cuisine/Mexican/Italian.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent personal hygiene
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