Chef

The Old House at Home; Langstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Old House at Home in Langstone, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced chef to join its kitchen team. You will report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef when needed, ensuring quality dishes and high standards of cleanliness.

You will lead daily kitchen operations, train staff, prepare complex dishes, manage inventory, and monitor food safety and presentation to deliver a consistent dining experience. This role requires the ability to work under pressure, multitask, and make quick decisions

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen operations.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Ability to lead, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Excellent taste, plating and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day Kitchen Operations: coordinates tasks, oversees workflow, maintains high standards of food quality.
• Training and Managing Staff: guides team to meet safety and hygiene standards.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: prepares complex dishes, sauces and garnishes with precision.
• Inventory Management: monitors stock, orders ingredients, rotates perishable items, controls costs.
• Quality Control and Presentation: ensures dishes meet quality standards and plating is consistent.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: enforces sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: multitasks and resolves issues during busy periods.

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB:

As a chef in the kitchen, you will report to the Head Chef, and the Sous Chef when the Head Chef is not present. The chef is responsible for ensuring quality food is served, while also maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene. Food preparation and food hygiene is an essential skill that must be maintanied.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-dayKitchen Operations: The chef follows the day-to-day operations in the kitchen. This includes coordinating and delegating tasks to the kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow, and maintaining high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: The chef will provide guidance, instructions, and support to the team members, ensuring that they adhere to food safety and hygiene standards, and maintain consistency in food preparation.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: The chef actively participates in food preparation and cooking. They are skilled in various culinary techniques and are responsible for preparing complex dishes, sauces, and garnishes. The chef ensures that all dishes leaving the kitchen are cooked to perfection and meet the establishment's standards.
• Inventory Management: The chef assists in inventory management, including monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable items. They help in controlling food costs and minimizing waste.
• Quality Control and Presentation: The chef ensures that all dishes meet quality standards and are visually appealing. They pay attention to details such as portion sizes, plating techniques, and food presentation to maintain consistency and enhance the dining experience.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: The chef enforces strict adherence to food safety regulations, sanitation guidelines, and kitchen cleanliness. They lead by example and ensure that all staff members follow proper hygiene practices.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: The chef thrives in high-pressure environments and is adept at multitasking. They troubleshoot any kitchen issues, resolve conflicts, and make quick decisions to maintain smooth operations during busy periods.

Compensation: Competitive salary