Head Cook / Kitchen Supervisor

Head Cook / Kitchen Supervisor

in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Food Services

Specialization Hospitality / Leisure / Travels, Administration & Office Support, Others,

Minimum Qualification Diploma

Required Experience 5 - 7 years

Application Deadline 2012-08-30
A reputable food outlet is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill this position

Job Summary
Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.
Reports to Restaurant Manager.

Responsibilities:
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.

Qualifications/Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.




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