Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Job Description for Cold Kitchen Chef/

Garde Manger Chef

Position Title: Cold Kitchen Chef /Garde Manger Chef 

Reports To: Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef

Position Summary:

As a Cold Kitchen Chef /Garde Manger Chef you would be overseeing the culinary operations in the Garde Manger section by following hotels standards and procedures. Responsible for managing the food production and quality control for all meat, fish, fowl and other food items prepared in the cold kitchen.

Also responsible to create exceptional cuisine for the cold kitchen section of banquet menu as well as for other food and beverage outlets. Take care of all physical aspects of cold kitchen operation, supervision, preparation and serving of food, equipment maintenance and cleaning, quality control and cleanliness of work area.

Cold Kitchen Chef Duties and Responsibilities:



1.    Oversee the consistency of various preparations within the cold kitchen to ensure quality product and adherence to standard recipes.

2.    Prepares all cold food according to recipes, guidelines and standards set by the Executive Chef or hotel standards.

3.    Ensures that assigned work area has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily production sheets (based on house count), daily menus and banquets events.

4.    Always keep all refrigeration, equipment, storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.

5.    Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.

6.    Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.

7.    Delegates and assists in preparing of cold food items like salads, sushi, cold cuts, salad dressings etc.

8.    Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.

9.    Prepare all dishes following recipes and yield guides.

10. Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.

11. Effectively communicate with other chefs and service staff in order to full fill and address any issues or needs requested by guests.

12. Plan, prepare and set up to provide quality service and product to all outlets requiring items from Garde Manger kitchen.

13. Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu development and implementation of banquet menus.

14. Monitors waste and over production, as well as utilizes leftovers, ensures proper rotation and quality control.

15. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures and standards.

16. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.

17. Performs general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning product as assigned to adhere to health standards.

18. Establish and oversee the production of bulk foods for supported outlets.

19. Utilize established company control procedures for food cost, labor cost, and food quality.

20. Responsible for assisting Executive Chef in maintaining the overall cleanliness and equipment maintenance of their areas.

21. Assist Executive Sous chef in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies.

22. Assist Executive Sous Chef and Assistant Executive Sous Chef in formulating recipes for production use in Garde Manger kitchen and banquet menus.

23. Assists Executive Chef in monitoring training of new employees to help them achieve higher status.

24. Assists Executive Chef in monitoring and enforcing Company and Departmental safety policies, Health Department Standards and all other applicable.

25. Attend daily and weekly kitchen meetings to keep grade manger staff informed and updated on current events and hotel activities.

26. Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

27. Perform all other job-related duties as requested by the management.

Prerequisites:

  • Working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
  • Working knowledge of knives and knife skills.
  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment like cryovial, slicing machine, juicer, small wares etc.
  • Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary or Culinary diploma or equivalent with experience. Effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms. Basic computer knowledge and experience in using inventory systems preferred.

Experience:

At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in a full-service, structured dining establishment.

 

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