ASSISTANT CHEF – Aurum Consultants

Our client, in the hospitality industry in Nairobi, is looking to fill in the above position, to be based in Nairobi.

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Chef will work alongside the Head chef and will be responsible for managing daily kitchen activities including; overseeing staff, assisting with menu development, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring ordering and stocking and providing consistency in quality meals by following designated recipes resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all activities in the kitchen including; food preparation, productionand presentation to meet restaurant standards and 
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Ensure there is consistency in all dishes produced by following the recipe
• Keep a sanitized, clean, hygienic and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Train team members including service team on our dishes
• Maintain good quality of production by following the recipe
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with the health and safety standards in the kitchen department.
• Any other assigned duties.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in food production.
• 2 years of experience as a chef
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills

Qualified candidates should send their CV and application letter to aurumconsultltd22@gmail.com . This is an urgent position and will remain open until it’s filled.  Only qualified candidates should apply