Chef at Redeemers Health Village

Job Description

• We are seeking to fill the role of a highly qualified Chef who will be responsible for preparing dishes, coming up with new recipes, demonstrating excellent culinary skills, and ensuring that all duties are completed promptly, giving the most exceptional food service to every customer.

Responsibilities

• Operates in full accordance with company laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Plans menu and executes display cooking on a pre-established schedule, maintain records of food served, and have the ability to make meals upon request.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, complete sanitation inspections, and develop reports for food and nutrition/dining services.
• Prepares meals for patients/customers, including continental-style breakfast, hot lunch, and dinner choices from the menu selection.
• Keep recipes, files, and quantity reports to these programs up-to-date.
• Maintain and update food items, including food quality, presentation, variety, and safe temperatures.
• Report damages to the food service area or Director/Manager to prevent further spoilage.
• Adheres to all expectations outlined in the Infection Control Policies.
• Provide quality foods prepared to be consistent with the industry standard.
• Understand and prepare allergen-free meals and special dietary requirements.
• Monitor appropriate temperatures/time control during the production of all items.
• Conduct research into patient/customer likes and dislikes and make appropriate changes to menu offerings, utilizing customer’s suggestions.
• Customize menus to patient/customer dietary needs to the extent possible and approved by the Manager or Director of the company.
• Conduct quality improvement evaluation studies by providing patient/customer food satisfaction, questionnaires, and food service evaluation checklists.

Requirements

• Certification in Culinary Arts is also an added advantage.
• Certification in basic food hygiene, health and safety training.
• Minimum of 3 years of High-End Culinary Management and experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience as a hospital chef is an added advantage.
• Possesses strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use common kitchen tools.
• Neat and professional image, having a strong nutritional understanding, and adding value to existing recipes.
• Sound knowledge of different cuisines as well as food health and safety regulations.