dal.komm COFFEE - Full Time Assistant Chef

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Chef responsibilities include assisting the Chef with ingredient preparation as well as performing all washing and cleaning duties required in the kitchen. The Assistant Chef should also be responsible for assisting with inventory control, removing garbage, and clearing refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms. Additionally, he/she should be familiar with sanitation regulations, ensuring the station is kept at the highest hygiene and food safety standards, ensuring items are ordered, received, and stored in proper condition, ensuring proper usage of food with minimal waste, and all other tasks as delegated by the chefs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Properly clean and sanitize all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Wash and appropriately store all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Assist the Chef with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen floors as well as wipe down kitchen walls.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year of working experience in western cuisine.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g., grillers, pasta makers, Combi Oven, Salamander, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking, and pastry techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Possess basic hygiene course certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service-focused and solution-oriented.
• Maintain positive company morale and professional attitude.
• Punctual and responsible.
• Desire to constantly learn and grow professionally.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays as needed.
• Must be able to travel to work overseas if required.
• Must maintain personal hygiene at all times.