Sous Chef – Lagos
Full time @Edge Recruiter Nigeria posted 3 years ago in Catering & Confectionery Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 15132
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Career Level Mid-Level
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Experience 2 Years
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Qualifications Other
Job Description
Job Summary
The Sous Chef provides support to the Executive Chef where food preparation is concerned. He/She also ensures that the kitchen is clean and operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the food preparation areas and equipment, as well as food storage areas are clean and hygienic
- Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
- Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients
- Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare meals, salads and desserts
- Assist in the planning of the menu and in the preparation of the meals for varying sized groups.
- Purchase, verify quality and quantity of food and kitchen supplies required for daily activities and various functions.
- Estimate the amount and kind of food to be purchased, taking into account the nature of the function and the number of guests.
- Assist with planning, budgeting and maintaining inventory.
- Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service.
- Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food.
- Manage food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
Key Requirements
- Must have Passion for food: someone who enjoys the process of food preparation and creating menus.
- Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus.
- Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area
- Proven 2 – 3 years relevant experience in a 4 star or 5 star hotel or restaurant.
- Ability to work with figures and manage budget.
- Ability to learn fast
- Must understand the importance of health and hygiene
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume environment
- Knowledge of standard food preparation and storage technique
- Effective communication skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of Opera and Micros
- Must be willing to work within Lagos
