Executive Chef

The role

"Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose: The Executive Chef will be responsible ensuring that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing wastage and ensure that food stock levels are sufficient. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensuring that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing wastage. Ensuring that food stock levels within food preparation areas are of sufficient quantity and quality. Ensuring that all food products received are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly. Ensuring that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained as per schedule. Maintain consistency of first-class food quality in all areas of food production. The implementation, physical organization and preparation of new items and menus. Be creative in the design and implementation of ongoing food concepts. Implement quality control procedures. Inspect method of food preparation and cooking in all areas. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION Bachelor degree preferred Minimum Diploma in Culinary EXPERIENCE Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience within the kitchen department LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES HACCP certification First Aid / CPR certification Driving license (preferable)"