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Sodexo Food Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.ces; Rohtak; On-site; INR 1,00,000 - 4,50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in India is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and food preparation. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, excels in menu planning, and demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and customer service. This position requires an organized, self-motivated individual with leadership skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hands-on cooking in a high-pressure catering environment.
• Experience in menu planning and production.
• Ability to work individually or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of assigned kitchen operations.
• Prepare, produce, and present food to the agreed standard.
• Organize all resources within the kitchen for optimum productivity.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Menu planning

Customer service

Quality commitment

Organization skills

Creativity

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the assigned kitchen/s of operations.
• Prepare, produce, and present food to the agreed standard and quality with proper presentation.
• Prepare food within the agreed budget in accordance with company policy.
• Taste the food before service begins.
• Organize all resources within the kitchen for optimum productivity and use.
• Plan and cost regular and party menus on a weekly basis in coordination with the Manager/site In-charge to ensure variety and healthy options.
• Assist Sous Chef in indenting for provisions and discipline.
• Allocate duties for all kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper cleanliness of the kitchen equipment and the kitchen area.
• Observe safety rules and procedures.
• Ensure that equipment and materials are not left in the wrong state.
• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene for all staff in the production unit.
• Ensure proper sorting of store items and maintain the stores including meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy products, stored under correct temperatures in chiller and freezer containers.
• Additionally, handle any other assignments given occasionally or on a daily basis by the immediate superior or the management.

Key Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hands-on cooking, including:
• Experience in a high-pressure catering environment.
• Experience in menu planning and production.
• Customer service experience.
• Commitment to quality.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Customer focus.
• Able to work with a substantial level of accountability.
• Able to work individually or in a team.
• Ability to control food costs.
• Creativity and an eye for detail