Chef Job Description Sample

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Job Title: Chef

Chef Job Purpose:

Oversees a restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests. May assist in prep work, such as chopping vegetables, but more often will be involved in cooking specialty dishes. Chooses ingredients and designs a menu based on the seasonal availability of food items. Creates unique dishes that inspire guests to come back again and again to see what is new in the restaurant.

Chef Job Duties:

Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences
Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces
Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour
Experiments to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the restaurant
Coaches the sous chef and other members of the kitchen staff, so they perform at their best
Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant
Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience
Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings
Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy
Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team

Chef Skills and Qualifications:

Training in Culinary Arts, Experience, Works Quickly, Physical Stamina, Creative Flair, Flexible Schedule, Strong Communication, Organisational Skills, Team Mentality, Leadership Skills

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