Job Description

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports To: Shop Manager

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

The Head Chef is responsible for preparing Korean Style food and ensuring that the standard and quality of the food production and the hygiene within the department is maintained at the highest level at all times.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Supervise the preparation of all food

Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements

Market research and identification of development opportunities

Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for the various areas

Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies

Prepare daily product as per the menu

Be available for functions as they arise to ensure that the food is prepared and served as required

Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff

Ensure all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them

Teach new staff skills they require to perform their roles to the required standard

Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per the menu requirements

Oversee and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks are done as required

Give staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development

Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly

Manage kitchen stocks

Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food preparation methods

Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilised to prevent food loss

Ensure the security of all alcoholic and non alcoholic drink stocks Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels Ensure catering staff are working safely at all times Ensure staff are aware of and follow safe work practices at all times Assist other staff in the cleaning of the kitchen at the end of the shift Ensure his/her own work station is kept clean and hygienic at all times Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with complianceAssist the Shop manager Manage the Catering Department Assist the day-to-day running of the department Carry out other tasks as required by the Shop Manager Pay careful attention to the operating budgets of the Catering department to ensure that costs are controlled to maintain the correct levels of spending

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Must have 5 years previous experience in Korean Style food preparation to a high specification Relevant education and training in Korean Style food preparation would be considered useful Skills and knowledge in preparing Korean Style food to a high specification maintaining taste, texture and presentation Skills and knowledge in stock management and inventory control Skills and knowledge in preparation, control and meeting of budgets High degree of knowledge in food and kitchen hygiene, and health and safety compliance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 37,440.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Store discount
Work Location: In person