A Breakfast Chef

• Shows a positive attitude and good work ethic including the ability to follow instructions from a recipe or from senior team members.
• Assists in the preparation of ingredients, including cutting, chopping, and measuring, ensuring all ingredients are ready for cooking according to the recipes and instructions provided.
• Helps in setting up the cooking stations before service, ensures all necessary equipment, tools, and ingredients are available and ready for use. Keeps workstations clean, organised, and properly stocked throughout the shift.
• Executes basic cooking techniques, such as grilling, frying, sautéing, and baking. Prepares dishes under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Follows recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency and presentation standards are met.
• Adheres to strict food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and labelling of ingredients.
• Understand the importance of allergens and the potential effect that they can have, ensuring that food is safe for customers with food allergies.
• Maintains a clean, tidy, organised and safe working environment at all times, following all health and safety regulations.
• Works closely with other members of the kitchen team, communicates effectively to ensure smooth operations. Assists colleagues when needed and follows instructions from senior chefs.
• Contributes ideas and suggestions for new menu items, presentations, and improvements in collaboration with the culinary team. Provides feedback on the feasibility and practicality of new recipes or techniques.
• Monitors the quality and taste of dishes throughout the cooking process, adjusts seasoning or cooking times as needed. Reports any quality or consistency issues to senior chefs for resolution.
• Improves culinary skills and knowledge continuously, by staying updated on industry trends, techniques, and new ingredients.
• is confident in presenting food to guests and has the ability to explain dishes in a clear, confident and professional manner.
• Seeks guidance and actively participates in training programs and workshops.
• Is presentable at all times in clean pressed uniform, with long hair tied back. Attention to personal hygiene is also extremely important.