Chef
Banyan Kitchen
San Diego, CA
Core Duties and Responsibilities :
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the cafe.
Responsibilities include :
Preparing high-quality meals for customers
Helping to manage any kitchen staff, motivating and inspiring them to prepare, cook and serve high quality food
Helping to organise weekly staff rotas, evaluate work schedules on a daily basis and distribute key tasks to kitchen staff
Working with the management team to develop menus using fresh, good quality and healthy ingredients for the café including meal ideas for special events
Assisting with menu pricing
Overseeing the preparation of food ensuring they match menu specifications and meet the quality standard and presentation
Adhering to Food Safety Standards, maintaining high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times we expect to maintain a 5* Hygiene rating at all times
Supporting and training young people in kitchen-based work experience encouraging them to gain skills and work-based qualifications to improve their employability
Controlling stock levels, monitoring waste and ensuring that waste is kept to an absolute minimum.
Monitor and purchase food and supplies
Any other duties proportionate with the role as required by management
Personal requirements, skills & qualifications
Qualifications / Knowledge : A proven track record of working as a chef in a quality catering environment. Any relevant certificates
Chef with at least 3-years’ experience
Broad knowledge of different types of foods and their preparations.
Passionate about food
Work Related Experience : Menu Planning & pricing
Preparing & Cooking a range of dishes to a high standard
Stock control & purchase
Skills / Abilities & Special Attributes :
Ability to adapt to change, stay calm under pressure
Good organizational and time management skills
Good communication skills
Self-motivated
Work well as a team
Managing a commercial kitchen
Full-time