Main Dishes Chef

Buffet King; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffet King in Gateshead is seeking an experienced chef to support the chef manager and head chefs, ensuring high standards of quality and timely food preparation. You will monitor stock, follow budgets, and adjust recipes to meet customer requests.

The role requires knowledge of Oriental cuisine, proven cooking experience, and strong leadership. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, uphold sanitation regulations, and contribute to recipe development.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• To support the chef manager and the head chefs in the general running of the kitchen.
• To ensure the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
• To prepare the food for cooking.
• To ensure that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• To follow the budget set by the Chef Manager.
• To ensure standard portions and quality of dishes.
• To monitor food stock and place orders.
• To check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• To experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• To ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Leadership

Time management

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

To support the chef manager and the head chefs in the general running of the kitchen.

To ensure the kitchen meets high standards of quality.

To prepare the food for cooking

To ensure that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.

To prepare the food for cooking.

To follow the budget set by the Chef Manager.

To ensure standard portions and quality of dishes.

To study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.

To Cook food in a timely manner.

To slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).

To monitor food stock and place orders.

To check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.

To experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.

To ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of Oriental food.
• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.
• Preferrable 2 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• 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.