Serve as an assistant to the Head Chef. Duties include leading the kitchen staff during the Head Chef’s absence, guiding and supervising the junior kitchen staff during food preparation and assisting the Head Chef in menu preparation.
Their main responsibilities include:
Documenting each morning what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day’s dishes
Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef’s specifications and standards
Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant’s standards and regulations
Addressing and resolving diners’ and clients’ complaints quickly
Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired