Chef Job Description
Chef
provides training for all staff to meet expected quality standards, establish and enforce food specifications, portion controls, recipes and sanitation practices.
Chef Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective chef job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included chef job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Provide regular training sessions for all food service employees in areas of food production, sanitation, TB Med 530 and FDA Food code program regulations
Monitor food production and service to assure that planned menus are followed and substitutions comply with meal requirements
Instruct and assist all kitchen food production staff in preparation of products
All Chefs are expected to contribute evenly to daily production
Lead subordinates successfully into productive working methods by setting an example with professional and disciplined habits
Create, prepare, and cook foods of all types, direct the preparation, seasoning and cooking of other foods by assigned staff
Accurately complete daily, weekly, and monthly check lists
Provide two-way line of communication with all Food Service staff members
Responsible for menu planning that conforms to client requirements, providing nutritional and appetizing food, and overseeing publication and distribution of menus
Overseeing weekly afternoon catering for private meetings, conferences, plated dinner and buffet reception
Chef Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Chef
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: 9001, ISO, CDM
Education for Chef
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the chef job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Education, Culinary Arts, Management, General Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Restaurant Management
Skills for Chef
Desired skills for chef include:
Sanitation
Production
Presentation
Food cost controls
Food and catering trends with a focus on quality
P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
Principles and practices within the food profession
Current food trends
HACCP
Key health and safety and food & hygiene standards
Desired experience for chef includes:
Food inventory and ordering
Menu planning and food preparation
Organizing, food preparation, and room preparation for all executive catered events (1-3/day)
Seeking bilingual candidates
Has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Chef Examples
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of chef. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chef
- To be proactive and contribute in the absence of the Head Chef
- To assists the team with any work they need completing
- Assist with human resource functions under the direction of Food Service Management
- Assist with supervision of sanitary maintenance of kitchen, performs daily cleaning tasks
- Emphasize the importance of excellence in service guests and staff
- Ensure adherence to standards in all phases of operation to include retail, patient service and catering
- Evaluate smell, taste, texture, temperature, appearance and recipe adherence of food produced
- Monitor performance of catering kitchen equipment, notify Food Service Management of malfunctions, initiate corrective action
- Perform quality accountability procedures both on an ongoing individual basis and in coordination with patient and non-patient managers/supervisors
- Refreshing and culling freshly cooked and packaged items so that only the freshest products are offered
Qualifications for chef
- Formal culinary training with cert./degree preferred
- Two years quantity food prep
- Extensive culinary experience in many formal and informal culinary environments including institutional venues
- Knowledge of and ability to operate all kitchen equipment (e.g., thermometers, meat slicer, microwave, blast chiller, food processor, combi oven, rotary oven, Blodgett oven, steam-jacketed kettle, rotisserie ovens, grill, broiler, scales, mixers, convection steamers, mandolin, buffalo chopper, bain marie, burre mixer, deep fryers, proofers, food warmers, knives, ) required
- Successful completion of the Douglas County Food Handlers test within 60 days of hire or transfer date and ability to maintain biannually required
- Two year degree from a culinary institute or equivalent preferred
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of chef. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for chef
- All Chefs are expected to use good personal hygiene including wearing a clean unwrinkled Chefs Coat, Pants and Headwear
- All Chefs are expected to follow the chain of command when they have a request or grievance, , Head Chef, Deli Manager, Assistant Store Director, Store Director or Human Resources Representative
- All Chefs are expected to perform any other duties as assigned by the Head Chef, Deli Manager or Store Director
- Coordinate the daily operation of the allocated catering area, allocating tasks to prisoners and ensuring prison requirements are met and resources are used cost effectively
- Escort prisoners to and from house blocks to catering areas, conduct searches and maintain good order
- Oversee and supervise prisoners in the preparation of food cost effectively in accordance with the daily menu ensuring relevant standards and requirements are met
- Coach and support prisoners to maximise their performance and ensure company policies and procedures, legislation and best practice requirements are met
- Monitor the use of resources to ensure costs are controlled
- Supervise and support prisoners whilst on catering duty ensuring security is maintained
- Monitor and account for all equipment, materials and items at all times so that security is maintained
Qualifications for chef
- Must have dexterity to handle product, kitchen tools and equipment
- Leadership or training experience preferred
- A degree from an accredited Culinary Institution is preferred
- A driver's license which meets the UW Risk Management Standards is required
- A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists
- Deal with routine queries and issues ensuring an appropriate response is provided promptly
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of chef. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chef
- Supervise, assist and promote a positive Health & Safety culture in line with British Safety Council 5 Star standards
- To provide an emergency catering response when incidents occur within the prison environment 24hours a day
- To prepare all food and menu items to order as required and to the correct standard and specification
- To work in a hygienic manner at all times, ensuring that all food is prepared in a safe environment
- To be hospitable, cooperative and polite with any visitors and fellow team members at all times
- Assisting your colleagues whenever and wherever possible, promoting excellent teamwork
- Ensuring all required processes and practises are followed at all times, including Food Safety / Health & Safety controls
- Following reasonable instruction from the management team and carrying out miscellaneous duties as required
- Complete food preparation duties as required
- To always follow recipe specifications to make sure that all food is prepared correctly to a high standard and in line with company guidelines
Qualifications for chef
- Organisational understanding
- In depth catering knowledge in a large scale industrial catering operation
- The ability to work to a set budget
- HS diploma/GED required Formal culinary training with cert./degree preferred
- 2 years quantity food prep
- High end catering experience
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Our company is hiring for a chef. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for chef
- Keeping a record of any wastage as required by the Kitchen lead
- Follow all opening and closing procedures for your section, including setting up and prep duties, and closedown and cleaning duties as required
- Assist with the unloading, putting away and storage of food and equipment deliveries
- Ensure that any checklists or records are completed as required
- To maintain a clean and tidy personal appearance and always work in a manner in line with Food Safety / Health & Safety requirements
- Complete all safety training as required for your role
- Follow all Food Safety procedures in respect of the handling, labelling, storage, preparation and monitoring of all food products at all times
- Ensure that all fridges, freezers and other food storage areas are clean, tidy and well organised in line with Food Safety procedures at all times
- To assist with the training of other team members al required
- To maintain a full knowledge of all menu items and complete refresher training as required
Qualifications for chef
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, students, and staff
- Ability to support and execute high-profile catering's and provide outstanding dining experiences for our students
- Culinary knowledge and BOH experience
- Ability to manage culinary staff through motivation and deligation
- A creative innovative culinary spirit is a must!
- Knowledge of the operation and management of a food service business
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a chef. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chef
- Being on time for all shifts as per your rota
- Maintain good communication with the management team about any potential problems that may affect your work in whatever way
- To complete any duties assigned to you by the management team on a shift basis
- Skills in time management and task prioritization
- Ability to interpret, follow, and create a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, financial reports or schedule form
- Ability to plan, create and formulate catering recipes and menus with an understanding of product costing
Qualifications for chef
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services needed in event preparation and inventory control
- Skills in writing standardized recipes, cooking directions, and techniques for staff members
- Skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting recipes
- Skills in effectively presenting information and responding to questions from supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public
- Skills in various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
- Skills in reading and interpreting related measurements of the industry such as pound, grams, temperature degrees F and C, and to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions including the calculation and interpretation of such things as food costs, labor cost and other food service reports