Commis Chef at LSG Sky Chefs Things Remembered Services FZE

Job Description

• We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers.
• The incumbent will be responsible for studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes.
• You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner.
• Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is prepared in line with standard recipe cards.
• Preparation lists are completed in a timely manner.
• Mise en place to be completed as outlined in the kitchen operation handbook.
• Finished plates served in line with guidelines set out in the standard recipe cards.
• Meals are served within reasonable timeframes.
• Receive and store all food as outlined by company and airlines.
• Always portion, plate, and serve food according to hygiene and safety principles and procedures in a time efficient manner.
• Ensure no cross contamination occurs within the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen is cleaned at the end of service periods.
• Report any shortages in stock to appropriate employees.
• Always maintain good personal hygiene.
• Always maintain a clean workstation.
• Greet and provide a high level of customer service to members, guests, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Effectively manage all complaints.
• Adhere to the weekly staff rota and ensure punctuality.
• Adhere to all staff and company policies.
• Actively participate in training related to role.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience cooking in a high-volume institutional catering environment preferred.
• Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred.
• Must have demonstrated culinary experience in sauce preparation, stock preparation, garnish, and menu breakout.
• Ability to prepare entrees for all airlines.
• Understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Ability to understand and complete recipes.
• Understanding of HACCP compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of safe food handling practices skills in proper use of cutlery, kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation of workstation.
• Full compliance with all LSG rules and processes.
• Flexibility and the ability to react to changing priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.