Banquet Chef

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Banquet Chef revolves around preparing a variety of cooked meals and ensuring exceptional service for customers and coworkers. Mastery in operating different cooking stations such as frying, griddling, pantry work, and egg preparation is necessary. It is critical for the Banquet Chef to communicate clearly with the manager and servers about order times, possible delays, and any kitchen issues that may arise. Additionally, the Banquet Chef is expected to uphold cleanliness standards, abide by food safety guidelines, and contribute to the smooth running of kitchen operations. This position is non-exempt and entails reporting to management.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to detailed recipes and product guidelines to cook, season, sample, cut, and present a diverse selection of food items, including soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts.
• Secure uniformity and quality by sampling dishes, adhering to standardized menus, and accurately estimating food quantities.
• Record in-depth production information and acquire essential supplies and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Follow stringent food safety and sanitation measures as outlined by HACCP standards, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and hygiene within the workplace.
• Handle a range of kitchen devices and tools like slicers, mixers, grills, fryers, and ovens.
• Ensure precise measuring, combining, cleansing, peeling, slicing, and grating of elements in meal planning.
• Monitor stock levels, arrange goods according to their expiry dates, and consistently rotate food items to guarantee their quality and freshness remain intact.

Prerequisites, Acumen, Proficiencies, and Occupational Surroundings:

• Proficiency in food preparation and a strong grasp of HACCP standards are prerequisites for this position.
• Essential qualifications include a minimum of one year of relevant cooking experience, preferably in a high-traffic, relaxed dining establishment.
• Solid understanding of different cooking methodologies, including soup-making, sautéing, broiling, frying, and handling pantry operations.
• Capacity for comprehending, processing, and conforming to directives, procedures, and dining choices, while also engaging in effective communication with both customers and team members.
• Physical capacity to lift weights of up to 40 pounds and engage in activities that require bending, twisting, and standing for prolonged periods.
• Frequent interaction with hot environments, sharp knives, kitchen tools, and heated plates.
• Immersion of hands in water or cleaning solutions is a regular practice to uphold hygiene and safety standards.

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