Chef at ECLAT HR Consulting

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils, like knives, pans, kitchen scales and equipment including mixers, blenders etc.
• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• Prepare delicious and tasty English and African traditional meals.
• Ensure proper plating of food.
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Be creative with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
• Prepare pastries based on client preferences.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirement

• Culinary school Degree / Diploma.
• Experience as a working chef.
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.

Required Competencies:

• Understanding of food safety practices
• Good sense of balance diet and nutrition
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipe
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment
• Portfolio of creative, unique dishes.
• Expert multitasking ability.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food.