Sous Chef
Chef de partie wanted for a busy kitchen in Ponsonby. Must be able to work under pressure and be a team player
Summary about this job
Chefs/Cooks
Company: Mekong Baby
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $20 per hour
Phone: +64-4-291-8578
Fax: +64-3-255-2829
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Sous Chef. Terms and conditions vacancy
As a chef de partie you will be required to oversee a section of the kitchen, be it pastry, butchery, fish, sauces, vegetables and so on. You will have assistance from a demi-chef de partie, commis or trainee chef. The meal style is Asian cuisine, to experience working with fresh, clean flavours is a large advantage. On the job training is provided but experience in other kitchens is a must.
You will be assisting the head chef so please be willing to take on extra responsibilities when required and keep your cool in what can be at times a rather stressful environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality
- Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you
- Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus
- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
Main Tasks:
- Follow recipes and product directions for preparing food.
- Operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
- Stock, date, rotate and check temperature of product.
- Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
- Taste products and keep records in order to accurately plan food production.
What hours will I work?
You'll probably have to work split shifts and around 40 hours a week, depending on the season.