Cafe Chef
Job Summary
The Cafe Chef will prepare and deliver quality food while maintaining high standards of hygiene and kitchen operations. This role focuses on cooking menu items, managing kitchen inventory, and ensuring a smooth dining experience for customers. You will work in a fast-paced environment and assist with special events and catering services.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
- Manage food inventory and stock
- Assist with events and catering
Required Skills
- Kitchen operations knowledge
- Food safety practices
- Teamwork and communication
- Fast-paced environment adaptability
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to the Company's recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Assist in daily food preparation, ingredient portioning, and kitchen setup.
- Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the kitchen at all times.
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory management and stock replenishment.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of ingredients and food products.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
- Assist in receiving, checking, and storing deliveries and supplies.
- Support menu development, food presentation improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives when required.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth daily operations and customer satisfaction.
- Assist with catering, birthday parties, special events, and other activities hosted at the cafe.
- Perform opening and closing duties and other kitchen-related tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Candidates with experience as a Chef, Commis, Kitchen Crew, Cook, or in a similar food preparation role are encouraged to apply.
- Fresh graduates and candidates with a passion for cooking are welcome to apply.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Able to work on weekends and public holidays when required.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining food quality and hygiene standards.