Sous Chef

Description:

Responsibilities

• Work when and where required within all areas of the catering department.
• Listen carefully to instructions given by senior staff and carry out duties in a responsible timely manner without hesitation.
• Monitoring staff within the catering department and further ensure that all food produced is serviced to the highest standard.
• Food preparation and servicing with an emphasis on quality, freshness and timing.
• Assist and monitor the catering cleaning procedures and hygiene practices, according to HACCP requirements.
• Checking of daily food requisitions and maintaining stock level control to prevent wastage.
• Ensure all necessary mise-en-place is ready prior to service.
• Able to produce a wide range of food styles at any given location (e.g., buffet, plated).
• Always maintain good personal hygiene.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment are well maintained, regularly checked and to report any problems to the department supervisor.
• Report for duty on time and in the correct uniform.
• Ensuring that a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming is adhered to.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) at all times.