Head Chef - Abuja

Job summary

The Head Chef is a highly skilled professional cook who oversees the operations of the kitchen. S/he is responsible for the food that comes out of the kitchen, from conception to execution.

Responsibilities

• Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis
• Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the meals at the schools
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling colleagues as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
• Provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Utilise interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and kitchen staff
• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives
• Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage operation.
• Determines how food should be presented and distributed
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
• Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products
• Ensure all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with the schools' health policies
• Coordinates with the facility department for the acquisition of needed goods and services
• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards
• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs
• Ensure all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in kitchen
• Maintain quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food
• Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen
• Attend administrative meetings and sessions

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