Alternate Doors Chef Job (Food Production), Food Production Chef Job, Latest Hotel Jobs in Kenya 2021,

Our client a high end fast food restaurant is currently looking to hire a Food Production Chef.

Responsibilities

• Ensure top quality in food production.


• Conduct studies to discover ways to improve the efficiency of production processes


• Oversee the hiring and training food production personnel


• Ensure manufacturing and processing staff wear appropriate sanitary and protective gear to ensure health and safety


• Monitor every aspect of production to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards


• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production equipment to ensure smooth work operations


• Set production objectives and implement action plans for achieving set targets


• Prepare periodic reports to update upper management on food production activities


• Create work shifts to ensure round-the-clock food production operations


• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and processed food products


• Ensure products and raw materials are stored properly at optimum conditions


• Ensure all company regulations and government legislations are adhered to


• Replenish any equipment that needs replacing due to breakages or wear and tear


• Conduct daily briefings for the entire team


• Ensure the Kitchen team prepare food in a timely manner


• Conduct induction, disciplinaries and appraisals for team


• Conduct formal weekly and monthly 1:1’s with your team setting clear objectives and expectations


• Induct new starters and collect monthly payroll information (including calculating casual hours accurately)


• Record absence and arrange replacements for team members who are not on duty


• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items


• To motivate, upskill and supervise the team and to spot talent


• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste


• Communicate with staff regarding changes, messages from Directors to outline expectations, individual and branch performance


• Engage with City Council, Media, potential suppliers, customers in a professional manner


• Ensuring that we comply with Health & Safety, City Council and Fire regulations – flagging any expiry dates to your manager in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 2+ years proven work experience as a lead line cook in a fast food restaurant


• Culinary school diploma preferred


• Proven experience in training others


• Computer literate and comprehensive experience in using a stock control system


• Solid understanding of stock control and requisitions


• Business acumen and strong awareness of cost controls


• Must have managed other before and is familiar with human resources processes and procedures


• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and fryers)


• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques


• Strong leadership skills


• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks


• Excellent time management abilities


• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes


• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

How To Apply

Please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke