Sous Chef

JR F&B CONCEPTS PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry seeks dedicated Kitchen Staff to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and food preparation procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a keen attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include food prep, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring proper equipment usage in a busy kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following established specifications and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Ensure the availability of supplies for food preparation.

Skills

Compliance with hygiene standards

Food preparation techniques

Team cooperation

Job description

• Responsible for the preparation of food to be produced, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production and preparation procedures.
• Prepare food for production which is according to the established specification requirements and procedures, menu recipes and presentation instructions at all times.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen team.
• Ensure the availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Maintain stock inventory appropriately and ensure that all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
• Stores all food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• To ensure that the temperature records and monitoring is properly done on a daily basis.
• Maintain a prepared, clean and sanitary work area at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• To ensure that the entire Production area is clean and tidy at all times.
• To ensure that the kitchen stores and other potential area of loss are secured at all times.
• To undertake project work when assigned, so as to develop skills in food production and management.
• To adhere to “Certified Halal” cooking standard in the kitchen at all times.
• To ensure proper handling of all kitchen equipment at all times.
• Comply with hygiene and sanitation regulations and safety standards at all times.
• To assist in ensuring a high level of health and safety, cleanliness and food hygiene and to ensure that safe working practices are followed.
• To report any necessary equipment repair and maintenance, workplace incidence or failure to meet performance standards by any of the kitchen staff to higher authority.
• To comply with grooming and appearance standards at all times.
• To act in the best interest of the company in all circumstances.
• Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned.