Number 1 Chopper - Chinese Cuisine (頭砧)

Kai Tak Sports Park; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Kai Tak Sports Park is seeking a Number 1 Chopper - Chinese Cuisine to join its Food & Beverage team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on precise knife work, Chinese chopping techniques, and supervising a kitchen crew in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have at least 10 years of chopper experience, with two years in a supervisory role, and must be fluent in Cantonese with English/Putonghua preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position within the F&B department.

Qualifications

• Exceptional knife skills and proficiency in Chinese chopping techniques.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Chopper with at least two years supervisory experience.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen and maintain quality standards.
• Proficiency in Cantonese; English and Putonghua preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize exceptional knife skills and Chinese chopping techniques to prepare ingredients.
• Supervise and manage a kitchen team in a high-volume environment.
• Collaborate with the kitchen to ensure smooth workflow and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene throughout preparation.
• Maintain consistent size, shape, and presentation of ingredients.
• Maintain open communication with the kitchen team and manage stock checks daily.

Job description

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong Food & Beverage

About the job Number 1 Chopper - Chinese Cuisine (頭砧)

Department : Food & Beverage
Reports to : Chinese Executive Chef
Role Introduction:

The Number 1 Chopper - Chinese Cuisine plays a critical role in the Food and Beverage department, responsible for efficiently chopping and preparing a variety of ingredients using exceptional knife skills and proficiency in Chinese chopping techniques. This individual thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and collaborates with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow. The Number 1 Chopper - Chinese Cuisine is committed to maintaining quality, food safety, and hygiene while demonstrating attention to detail and precision. This role requires effective time management, multitasking abilities, physical stamina, adaptability, and a strong focus on continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize exceptional knife skills and proficiency in Chinese chopping techniques to efficiently chop and prepare a variety of ingredients.
• Supervise and manage a team of kitchen staff to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, meeting the demands of food production and maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow, coordinating with other chefs and staff members.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, food safety guidelines, and hygiene practices throughout the food preparation process.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and precision in ingredient preparation, maintaining consistency in size, shape, and presentation.
• Maintain open communication with the kitchen team, sharing information, and collaborating to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct regular stock checks on the food inventory and prepare the daily food order list.
• Stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and new ingredients through continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements:

• Secondary School or above, possess exceptional knife skills and proficiency in Chinese chopping techniques, with a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Chopper, with at least two years supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, meeting production demands while maintaining quality standards.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, precision, consistency, food safety, and hygiene practices.
• Manage time effectively, multitask, and prioritize tasks to meet production requirements.
• Exhibit physical stamina and adaptability to handle the demands of a busy kitchen.
• Proficiency in Cantonese is required. Proficiency in English and Putonghua is preferred but not mandatory.

Full-time

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