Ensures excellent food quality and serves on time by preparing beforehand.
Checks the market to see if any fresh, in-season ingredients are available before planning the menu.
Oversees all kitchen operations from menu preparation to ingredients to use by keeping track of how resources in the Kitchen are utilized.
Organizes the kitchen staff by planning staff requirements.
Cooks alongside the kitchen staff by demonstrating how to prepare and cook each dish on the menu.
Makes an inventory of the ingredients and equipment and sets orders to restock it by checking stock reorder levels more frequently.
Keeps up to date with industry trends by networking with other professional chefs.
Improves menu and food quality by taking note of comments and other feedback from customers.
Prepares the Kitchen by setting up the necessary cooking utensils and equipment, such as knives, pans, and kitchen scales.
Recommends cooking ingredients for the day by studying customer trends.
Delegates tasks to kitchen staff by providing them with the necessary instructions.
Keeps customers updated on menu developments by educating wait staff about daily specials.
Ensures appealing plate presentation by using a light or dark plate that is big enough to make the meal stand out.
Modify recipes slightly to accommodate clients needs and wishes by reducing the amount of salt or dairy in their food.
Ensures no customer is served smelling food or food that has turned bad by smelling and tasting all food before dispatching for distribution to customers.
Recommends new recipes by experimenting with recipes and checking market trends.
Collaborates with kitchen management on menu items by guaranteeing that all required supplies are present.
Keeps staff updated by coordinating staff meetings.
Prepares menu by following orders.
Ensures that all food served has been appropriately prepared by disinfecting preparation tools, separating the components, and ensuring that the meal is cooked to the appropriate temperature.
Maintains a clean kitchen by cleaning all surfaces, including countertops, faucets, handles, refrigerator handles, stoves/ovens, and other appliances.
Works safely and efficiently by following safety procedures.