Chef

Job Brief

To attract qualified candidates with strong cooking skills, modify this template for a Chef job description.

Job Description

• ● Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• ● Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• ● Cook food in a timely manner
• ● Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• ● Inform wait staff about daily specials
• ● Ensure appealing plate presentation
• ● Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• ● Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• ● Monitor food stock and place orders
• ● Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• ● Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• ● Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• ● Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• ● Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• ● Leadership skills
• ● Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• ● Excellent time management abilities
• ● Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• ● Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• ● Culinary school diploma preferred