Kitchen chef job description
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Example kitchen chef requirements on a job description
Kitchen chef requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in kitchen chef job postings.
Sample kitchen chef requirements
- Proficiency in culinary techniques and knife skills
- Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts
Sample required kitchen chef soft skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong verbal communication abilities
- Ability to take direction and constructive criticism
- Creativity to develop new menu items
Kitchen chef job description example 1
Caesars Entertainment kitchen chef job description
The Chef Tournant is responsible for the supervision of kitchen staff in assigned outlet in absence of the Room Chef and creating and fostering a sanitary, productive and team oriented work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assume responsibilities of room in absence of Room Chef.
• Work with Restaurant Manager and front of the house staff to ensure positive guest experience.
• Ensure quality food product and presentations.
• Teach and develop staff while serving a consistent product with pride.
• Maintains food cost, labor cost and expenses within budget guidelines.
• Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Company policies.
• Must be able to cook and create new, innovative and imaginative recipes.
• Must be able to react quickly and resolve problems.
• Support and foster loyalty and conduct business in a professional manner at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Work prefers a minimum of a two year Culinary Arts School, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
• Minimum of two years' experience as line level Supervisor or Chef in specialty room, Casual Dining or Buffet Restaurant environment.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Work prefers Bilingual abilitie
• Work requires flexibility to work various shifts.
Food Safety Employee Training required Food Handler's Card
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to handle a heavy business volume, and sensitive situations relating to staff and guest problems, in a timely manner. compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.
Disclaimer
: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Qualifications: .
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
The Chef Tournant is responsible for the supervision of kitchen staff in assigned outlet in absence of the Room Chef and creating and fostering a sanitary, productive and team oriented work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assume responsibilities of room in absence of Room Chef.
• Work with Restaurant Manager and front of the house staff to ensure positive guest experience.
• Ensure quality food product and presentations.
• Teach and develop staff while serving a consistent product with pride.
• Maintains food cost, labor cost and expenses within budget guidelines.
• Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Company policies.
• Must be able to cook and create new, innovative and imaginative recipes.
• Must be able to react quickly and resolve problems.
• Support and foster loyalty and conduct business in a professional manner at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Work prefers a minimum of a two year Culinary Arts School, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
• Minimum of two years' experience as line level Supervisor or Chef in specialty room, Casual Dining or Buffet Restaurant environment.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Work prefers Bilingual abilitie
• Work requires flexibility to work various shifts.
Food Safety Employee Training required Food Handler's Card
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to handle a heavy business volume, and sensitive situations relating to staff and guest problems, in a timely manner. compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.
Disclaimer
: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Qualifications: .
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
The Chef Tournant is responsible for the supervision of kitchen staff in assigned outlet in absence of the Room Chef and creating and fostering a sanitary, productive and team oriented work environment.
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Kitchen chef job description example 2
Whole Foods Market kitchen chef job description
Located in Redmond, WA
Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to stocking and sanitation. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department. Responsibilities
Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to stocking and sanitation. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department. Responsibilities
- Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
- Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
- Ensures that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
- Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
- Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
- Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
- Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
- Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
- Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards; ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized.
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
- Thorough product knowledge.
- Ability to follow a recipe.
- Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
- Good basic math skills.
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
- Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
- Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
- Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.
- 6-12 months retail experience.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
- Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
- May require use of ladders.
Note : The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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Kitchen chef job description example 3
Compass Group USA kitchen chef job description
Restaurant Associates
About Food+ by Compass
We're a global team of culinarians, managers, food service operators and subject matter experts crafting food experiences that fuel big ideas at one of the world's major tech companies.
The vision of the Food Program is to contribute to feeding the world responsibly and sustainably through program leadership and by building upon the client's ecosystem. The mission of the Food Program is to inspire and enable the community to thrive through food choices and experiences. Based on the program's vision and mission, the client has developed a clearly defined strategy that puts a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, the Responsible Business framework, and Behavioral Economics.
About You
To support our growth, we're looking for a Food Educator to lead one of our new flagship locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We have 10 flagship teaching kitchens around the globe and typically engage with more than 30K people a year through our food classes.
In the Food Educator role, you will manage the teaching kitchen space and team, which involves teaching classes to our client's employees and their customers, and community partners, managing team members that support the program locally. In addition to taking the lead in this teaching kitchen, you will partner with local, regional and global teams to align on objectives and key results, working alongside the global Program Manager; other Food Educator; Marketing, Communication and Engagement; digital production team members; and culinary operators, to collaborate on class development and promotional activities. This role partners with the client's local, regional and global team directly and shares performance metrics and insights with these sponsors.
Energetic Food Educator focused on making an impact: Leading our teaching kitchen, you will have the opportunity to impact wellbeing in our campus employees and communities, and be an ambassador of the client's Food Program. You are an evangelist of eating well and know how to engage and enable others to build healthy eating habits.
Excellent collaborator who fosters expansive thinking: By working closely with our client within our account locally and globally, the Food Educator will embrace the client's global food program objectives and adapt them to their own local users, following the curriculum and giving constructive feedback to enhance the program.
Strong communicator and influencer, comfortable with onsite and online formats: You are tech-savvy and enjoy engaging with your audience onsite or online. You are able to create connections with the participants, and make each cooking class a fun, inspiring, and impactful experience that helps build their confidence in the kitchen.
The great things you will do:
+ Teach onsite, online, and a hybrid of these culinary/food classes according to the course curriculum.
+ Provide food experiences for team building that fosters connection within the teams and with the Food Program ethos.
+ Provide guidance and encouragement to the attendees and build a strong sense of community around food on your campus.
+ Adapt creative instructional methods to engage students in the learning process both onsite, online, and in a hybrid environment.
+ Own the local delivery of the program through the programming (topics, scheduling), the setup of the Teaching Kitchen, the supplies, the handouts, and any other dimension that ensures a meaningful and fun experience that builds their confidence in the kitchen.
+ Work with the regional Food Program Manager to schedule a quarterly syllabus that touches all the subjects of the program (basic skills, menu planning, sustainability, etc.)
+ Support the Marketing, Communications, and Engagement team to promote and communicate effectively on your program.
Minimum Qualifications
+ 3-4 year degree in one of the following areas: culinary, nutrition, food science, hospitality, business administration.
+ A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a culinary setting.
+ At least 2 years of direct management experience (staff management, budget management).
+ Experience in a technologically advanced setting.
+ Work experience in a multi-unit or international, matrix organization.
+ Passion in wellness, sustainability and sustainable food practices.
+ Has a background in multiple cuisines and an understanding of healthy, plant-forward food.
+ Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
+ Maintain a positive attitude under pressure and a one-team spirit.
+ Proficiency in Google Apps and customer service-driven email communication.
+ Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
+ Demonstrates good judgment and decision making skills.
+ Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
+ Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
+ Ability to follow all Health & Safety standards.
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Job Summary
The Teaching Kitchen Executive Chef will lead and coordinate scheduling, programing and running of teaching kitchens as determined including but not limited to ordering, TK station set up, teaching, and breakdown for each course.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Teach onsite, online, and a hybrid of these culinary/food classes according to the course curriculum.
+ Provide food experiences for team building that fosters connection within the teams and with the Food Program ethos.
+ Provide guidance and encouragement to the attendees and build a strong sense of community around food on your campus.
+ Adapt creative instructional methods to engage students in the learning process both onsite, online, and in a hybrid environment.
+ Own the local delivery of the program through the programming (topics, scheduling), the setup of the Teaching Kitchen, the supplies, the handouts, and any other dimension that ensures a meaningful and fun experience that builds their confidence in the kitchen.
+ Work with the regional Food Program Manager to schedule a quarterly syllabus that touches all the subjects of the program (basic skills, menu planning, sustainability, etc.)
+ Support the Marketing, Communications, and Engagement team to promote and communicate effectively on your program.
Qualifications:
+ 3-4 year degree in one of the following areas: culinary, nutrition, food science, hospitality, business administration.
+ A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a culinary setting.
+ At least 2 years of direct management experience (staff management, budget management).
+ Experience in a technologically advanced setting.
+ Work experience in a multi-unit or international, matrix organization.
+ Passion in wellness, sustainability and sustainable food practices.
+ Has a background in multiple cuisines and an understanding of healthy, plant-forward food.
Sound good? Apply now to take your seat at our Global table!
Positions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account will be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass Group, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
About Food+ by Compass
We're a global team of culinarians, managers, food service operators and subject matter experts crafting food experiences that fuel big ideas at one of the world's major tech companies.
The vision of the Food Program is to contribute to feeding the world responsibly and sustainably through program leadership and by building upon the client's ecosystem. The mission of the Food Program is to inspire and enable the community to thrive through food choices and experiences. Based on the program's vision and mission, the client has developed a clearly defined strategy that puts a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, the Responsible Business framework, and Behavioral Economics.
About You
To support our growth, we're looking for a Food Educator to lead one of our new flagship locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We have 10 flagship teaching kitchens around the globe and typically engage with more than 30K people a year through our food classes.
In the Food Educator role, you will manage the teaching kitchen space and team, which involves teaching classes to our client's employees and their customers, and community partners, managing team members that support the program locally. In addition to taking the lead in this teaching kitchen, you will partner with local, regional and global teams to align on objectives and key results, working alongside the global Program Manager; other Food Educator; Marketing, Communication and Engagement; digital production team members; and culinary operators, to collaborate on class development and promotional activities. This role partners with the client's local, regional and global team directly and shares performance metrics and insights with these sponsors.
Energetic Food Educator focused on making an impact: Leading our teaching kitchen, you will have the opportunity to impact wellbeing in our campus employees and communities, and be an ambassador of the client's Food Program. You are an evangelist of eating well and know how to engage and enable others to build healthy eating habits.
Excellent collaborator who fosters expansive thinking: By working closely with our client within our account locally and globally, the Food Educator will embrace the client's global food program objectives and adapt them to their own local users, following the curriculum and giving constructive feedback to enhance the program.
Strong communicator and influencer, comfortable with onsite and online formats: You are tech-savvy and enjoy engaging with your audience onsite or online. You are able to create connections with the participants, and make each cooking class a fun, inspiring, and impactful experience that helps build their confidence in the kitchen.
The great things you will do:
+ Teach onsite, online, and a hybrid of these culinary/food classes according to the course curriculum.
+ Provide food experiences for team building that fosters connection within the teams and with the Food Program ethos.
+ Provide guidance and encouragement to the attendees and build a strong sense of community around food on your campus.
+ Adapt creative instructional methods to engage students in the learning process both onsite, online, and in a hybrid environment.
+ Own the local delivery of the program through the programming (topics, scheduling), the setup of the Teaching Kitchen, the supplies, the handouts, and any other dimension that ensures a meaningful and fun experience that builds their confidence in the kitchen.
+ Work with the regional Food Program Manager to schedule a quarterly syllabus that touches all the subjects of the program (basic skills, menu planning, sustainability, etc.)
+ Support the Marketing, Communications, and Engagement team to promote and communicate effectively on your program.
Minimum Qualifications
+ 3-4 year degree in one of the following areas: culinary, nutrition, food science, hospitality, business administration.
+ A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a culinary setting.
+ At least 2 years of direct management experience (staff management, budget management).
+ Experience in a technologically advanced setting.
+ Work experience in a multi-unit or international, matrix organization.
+ Passion in wellness, sustainability and sustainable food practices.
+ Has a background in multiple cuisines and an understanding of healthy, plant-forward food.
+ Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
+ Maintain a positive attitude under pressure and a one-team spirit.
+ Proficiency in Google Apps and customer service-driven email communication.
+ Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
+ Demonstrates good judgment and decision making skills.
+ Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
+ Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
+ Ability to follow all Health & Safety standards.
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Job Summary
The Teaching Kitchen Executive Chef will lead and coordinate scheduling, programing and running of teaching kitchens as determined including but not limited to ordering, TK station set up, teaching, and breakdown for each course.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Teach onsite, online, and a hybrid of these culinary/food classes according to the course curriculum.
+ Provide food experiences for team building that fosters connection within the teams and with the Food Program ethos.
+ Provide guidance and encouragement to the attendees and build a strong sense of community around food on your campus.
+ Adapt creative instructional methods to engage students in the learning process both onsite, online, and in a hybrid environment.
+ Own the local delivery of the program through the programming (topics, scheduling), the setup of the Teaching Kitchen, the supplies, the handouts, and any other dimension that ensures a meaningful and fun experience that builds their confidence in the kitchen.
+ Work with the regional Food Program Manager to schedule a quarterly syllabus that touches all the subjects of the program (basic skills, menu planning, sustainability, etc.)
+ Support the Marketing, Communications, and Engagement team to promote and communicate effectively on your program.
Qualifications:
+ 3-4 year degree in one of the following areas: culinary, nutrition, food science, hospitality, business administration.
+ A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a culinary setting.
+ At least 2 years of direct management experience (staff management, budget management).
+ Experience in a technologically advanced setting.
+ Work experience in a multi-unit or international, matrix organization.
+ Passion in wellness, sustainability and sustainable food practices.
+ Has a background in multiple cuisines and an understanding of healthy, plant-forward food.
Sound good? Apply now to take your seat at our Global table!
Positions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account will be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass Group, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Updated March 14, 2024
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