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Job Description

St Ignatius College is looking for a hardworking, proactive, and organized individual to fill the position of College Chief. As a head chief, you will be responsible of overseeing all the kitchen activities by managing other members of the kitchen team, deciding what menu to serve, and choosing ingredients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing all kitchen activities and staff.
• Provide leadership to all kitchen staff members
• Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service
• Monitor the quality and quantity of all food(s) and beverages.
• Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies.
• Create new recipes and design overall menus, including specials.
• Work effectively and effectively to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen.
• Research and implement new culinary trends
• Employ food safety best practices and make sure that all kitchen staff members do the same.
• Determine how much food to order and maintain an appropriate supply in the storage.
• Monitor the kitchen budget.
• Ensure that the kitchen environment is always clean.
• Prepare records and work plan for presentation to College Management.
• Manage and control kitchen tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 Leaving School Certificate.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in catering and food production
• Proven experience as chief.
• Ability to prepare written reports and work plans.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision.
• 2 – 3 years of work experience.