Foodie-Varsity a hospitality/food delivery service company

POSITION : Head Chef

DESCRIPTION

• Manage the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen and hospitality service to ensure Foodie-Varsity’s reputation for excellent food quality is maintained and a positive enjoyable customer journey is delivered on a daily basis..
• Be creative with a portfolio of tried and tested signature dishes with a love for culinary innovation and respect for fresh ingredients.

  Skills 

• Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures
• Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by management
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy.
• Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen including supervising the kitchen team .
• Work with videographer in producing online video content  related to food and  recipes.
• Keeping up with food trends whist balancing  high standards of customer service
• Encourage meticulous exceptional hygiene standards within the kitchen environment including plate wash areas.
• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the highest culinary standards exceeding the clients expectations client in a timely smooth fashion on a daily basis
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers.
• Control portion size and monitor waste.
• Occasional travel required to western region of Africa.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Basic culinary school or training required
• Numeracy and computer literate