Chef

The-Park-View; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park View is seeking an experienced chef to join our Worthing kitchen. Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef when needed, you will ensure the highest standards of quality and hygiene while leading the team on a busy kitchen floor.

You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, staff guidance, hands-on cooking, inventory oversight, and maintaining presentation quality to delight diners.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day Kitchen Operations: coordinates tasks, ensures smooth workflow and high standards of quality, taste and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: guides and supports staff to follow food safety and hygiene standards and maintain consistency in prep.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: participates in cooking and prepares complex dishes, sauces and garnishes to perfection.
• Inventory Management: monitors stock, orders ingredients, stores items properly and controls costs and waste.
• Quality Control and Presentation: ensures dishes meet quality standards and are visually appealing, with correct portions and plating.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: enforces regulations, sanitation practices and kitchen cleanliness.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: works well under pressure, multitasks and resolves issues quickly 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.