Description
Summary:
This role involves assisting in basic food preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting senior chefs in a hotel or branded unit.
Highlights:
1. Assist in basic food preparation and dish creation for cafeteria service
2. Maintain cleanliness and organization adhering to food safety standards
3. Support senior chefs and manage stock levels with a 'can do' attitude
**Your day to day**
* Assist in basic food preparation such as chopping, cutting, and cooking under supervision
* Prepare simple dishes, sandwiches, salads, and beverages for cafeteria service
* Ensure food is prepared and presented according to hotel standards
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and cafeteria area
* Follow food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP guidelines)
* Assist in receiving, storing, and labeling food supplies
* Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of shortages
* Support senior chefs during busy service periods
* Ensure proper use and care of kitchen equipment
Dispose of waste properly and keep workstations clean
**What we need from you****PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS**
**Education*** Diploma or relevant qualification in Hospitality
**Experience*** At least 1 years previous experience in a hotel or branded units
* Knowledge of volume production and ability to maintain the highest quality standards.
**Technical*** Ability to follow standards recipes and convert quantities mathematically
* Ability to taste all foods to assure correct preparation
* Knowledge of stock control, rotas and budgetary controls
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**Personal Attributes*** ‘Can do’ attitude and a high level of energy
* Professionally groomed
* Able to manage task simultaneously; and priorities
* Flexible and aware of the pressure points within the kitchen environment and adapt to each situation with maturity and calmness.
* Hands\-on attitude, leads by example
* Always goes the extra mile to ensure colleagues satisfaction.
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