Kitchen hand/Dishwasher/Prep Chef

Summary of job duties

1) Clear and clean dishes and return to place of storage

2) Preparation of food in accordance with prep lists, recipe book instructions and head and sous chef’s advice

3) Ensure cooking and plating of food is in accordance with head and sous chef’s instructions served to the highest standards

4) Ask for and communicate regularly with other staff to gain feedback from customers; work with head and sous chef to constantly improve product quality and technique

5) Double check invoices daily, call suppliers to inform of problems, and report any issues to head or sous chef

6) Double check proper labelling of prep work and proper hot and cold storage protocols are met

7) Double check order and preparation lists for team use, place orders, and make necessary adjustments

8) Supervise cleaning and sanitation schedules, and ensure that all dishes, equipment, surface areas, floors and cooking appliances are tidy, sanitary and in like new condition

9) Supervise compliance with all Health and Safety laws of New Zealand

10) Supervise documentation of fridge and freezer temperatures to ensure that they remain within allowable limits under New Zealand Health and Safety laws, and fill out Food Control Plan as required for food safety certification standards

11) Advise head or sous chef or manager of any issues or problems with kitchen equipment or food and recommend action to fix

12) Monitor portion sizes to ensure target food costs are met

13) Monitor and document and take measures to prevent wastage of food, report any issues to head or sous chef

14) Perform and assign daily and weekly checklists as instructed by head or sous chef and management team

15) Maintain and monitor food costs within parameters set by head and sous chef

16) Work with head and sous chef on menu changes and recipe ideas

17) Assist with training and selection of new and existing staff according to head and sous chef instructions and training manuals

18) Work with restaurant manager to create rosters within existing budgets

Email: tilly.karan013@msd.govt.nz

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