Career

Job brief

• To amaze the patrons of our establishment with excellent cooking according to the chef’s recipes and specifications. Your work will be an important factor to a client’s contentment. The ultimate goal is to expand our clientele and reputation to ensure long-term success.
• To assist the Sous Chef in all activities required in the back of house.
• To consistently foster a spirit of harmony and cohesion between the kitchen brigade and service staff. Your direct efforts should ensure that Gerbou team functions as a unified group.

Responsibilities

• To ensure correct handling and basic maintenance is carried for all machinery and tools in the kitchen.
• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform.
• To provide a courteous and professional service at all times.
• To ensure a smooth operation is maintained at all times and good communication with all outlet supervisors is maintained.
• To comply with appropriate legislation.
• To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• To maintain a good rapport and working relationship with staff in outlet of all other departments.
• To attend all meetings as required by the management.
• To have a complete understanding of comply with company’s policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
• To be completely conversant with the company’s employee handbook and at all times comply with the regulations.
• To ensure that all food products are consistent with recipes.
• To monitor closely the mis en place requirements for the relevant section.
• To maintain all mis en place at a sufficient level to ensure an uninterrupted flow of food during the service period whilst controlling the quality, consistency, appearance and taste.
• To monitor the daily work assigned to staff and ensure that given guidelines are followed and to take the necessary corrective measures.
• To work straight or split shifts depending on the needs of the business.
• To check incoming goods are consistent with the relevant order sheet, quality specification and transferred to the appropriate section of the kitchen whilst ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
• To carry out daily checks to ensure storage areas are maintained to a high level of hygiene.
• To oversee correct handling of raw products whilst ensuring quantities are prepared in accordance with recipes.
• To supervise and prepare daily mis en place and ensure that the section are ready for service.
• To ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are totally clean when left unattended.
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations.
• Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.)
• Follow the guidance of the Head or Sous Chef and have input in new ways of presentation or dishes.
• Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality.
• Enforce strict health and hygiene standards.
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation.
• To assist in the training of employees ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.
• To build an efficient team of employees whilst taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.
• Willing to share freely knowledge, information, ideas and experience to assist others.
• Gives credit and recognition to others.
• Works with and supports others as part of a team both within and across functions.
• Understands the needs to work together to create an environment of cooperation and mutual responsibility.
• Shows awareness / sensitivity/ tolerance towards cultural differences by moderating own cultural behaviors.
• Encourages teamwork within the team as well as with other teams, departments and divisions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Chef de Partie role.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of best cooking practices.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Active listening and effective communication skills.
• Team spirit.
• Flexibility to work in shifts.