Responsibilities:
- Ensure the kitchen is run to a consistently high standard in the Head Chef’s absence.
- Ensure the preparation and cooking of all food on all sections is in accordance with established recipe cards and methods.
- Ensure all dishes are correctly presented before being sent into the club for service.
- Ensure appropriate levels of production are carried out in direct relationship to the numbers we are catering for.
- Ensure all ‘mise en place’ is tasted as it is prepared, and all dishes are tasted to ensure correct flavour and that recipes have been properly followed.
- Ensure the portion control policy/standard and plating instructions are consistently adhered to.
- Ensure the kitchen is organised and kept clean to the required standard.
- Ensure all equipment/utensils in all sections are correctly handled and maintained.
- Ensure mise-en-place and foodstuffs are correctly stored at all times with accurate preparation date and use by date labels in line with our Food Safety policies.
- Ensure the kitchen is supplied with sufficient equipment and utensils to enable chefs to meet the required standard.
- Ensure all food is monitored for correct preparation by sampling on a regular basis and checking temperatures are within statutory requirements.
- Provide menu ideas as appropriate to assist with menu planning.
- Order all food provisions from nominated suppliers within budget constraints.
- Ensure pricing on order sheets and stock take sheets are updated as required.
- Accurately carry out and record stock taking to the required standard.
- Ensure all kitchen staff comply with all kitchen standards, rules and regulations.
(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.)