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Chef (Cantonese)

October 6, 2021

Responsibilities: Food Safety, Food Cost, Labor Cost, Quality, Teambuilding!

  • Passion for gourmet food and providing the ultimate in customer service and delivering the highest quality out of the production kitchen.
  • Ensuring that all standards for food quality and all specifications and recipes are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Keep all storage areas above hygiene standards and guarantee proper product rotation.
  • Proficient knowledge of food safety programs, cooking supplies, and equipment.
  • Manage the following areas: Hot & Cold Kitchens, Butchery, Decanting, Raw Material Preparation, Dish Out, Tray Set Up, and Pastry.
  • Implementation of internal food ordering/requisition systems with proper paperwork ensuring all par levels are met and no missing items or spoilage occurs.
  • Create and implement daily production lists based on the actual menus to define production quantities and work orders for each workstation.
  • Control overproduction and keep wastage to a minimum.
  • Implementation and consistently keeping waste logs up to date for Senior Management and financial controlling review.
  • Create and detail working / batch recipes for the team and teach/train for proper usage.
  • Develop and train the technical skills of all team members of all levels to achieve the highest quality and productivity for the entire production.
  • Develop and train the entire production team on all levels to consistently adhere to food safety rules and regulations outlined by the regulatory authorities and the company’s internal guidelines.
  • Audits from 3rd party entities must be passed at 90% (minimum requirement)
  • Team player with a positive attitude, creative, leading by example, articulate, and energetic with excellent mentoring and coaching skills.
  • Flexible work schedule with the ability to cover shifts when needed.
  • Ability to effectively schedule multiple shifts for a workforce of exempt and hourly workers.
  • Ability to motivate and train employees on all levels and to build the team.
  • Excellent communication skills to the workforce, same level team partners, and senior management.
  • Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills to ensure smooth and efficient production flow to meet Kitchen Ready Times always.
  • Detailed oriented with a key focus on quality assurance and food safety guidelines.
  • Efficient and effective planner with the ability to apply techniques and applications to obtain immediate positive financial and quality results.
  • Effective communicator and demonstrator of a company mission statement and core values while providing high-quality products.
  • Must be present for all food presentations and food tastings with customers.
  • Perform weekly Chef tables with QA Manager or alone, reporting findings to Senior Management and implementation of corrective action as required.
  • Completes requisitions for the replenishment of kitchen items.
  • Completes special projects as assigned.
  • This job description is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. Other tasks may be added or removed by Management according to business requirements

Qualifications:

  • Culinary master’s degree, a college degree in hospitality or food manufacturing
  • Six Sigma Certification preferred
  • Proven experience in planning and managing large productions
  • Proficient in MS Office and Culinary Software (e.g. ChefTech, etc.)
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish is a big plus
  • Must possess strong culinary skills in both hot and cold preparations, the pastry is a plus
  • Must possess a Food Manager Certification that is valid and recognized by the local authorities.
  • Must ensure the quality preparation of all menu items with a clear understanding of food fundamentals.
  • Three 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Executive Chef within a high volume and complex culinary operation of a similar size.
  • Firm in the management of production sequences and designing efficient processes.
  • Complete knowledge of HACCP and food safety programs and food industry standards.
  • Able to control food and labor costs by estimating needs based on forecasts and utilizing the proper purchasing and staffing procedures.
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to cultivate working relationships with customers.
  • Strong written, verbal, and communication skills are a must.
  • Availability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to be an effective communicator in a multi-cultural workforce is a plus.
  • It can easily adapt to change.

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