Job Description
As part of your apprenticeship placement you will be learning to undertake the below duties and procedures:
• Learn different procedures of food preparation.
• Prepare ingredients for dishes upon the instructions of chefs.
• Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.
• Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully.
• Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant’s policies.
• Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work.
• Set up food stations by following chefs orders.
• Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.
• Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards.
• Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.
• Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organized at all times.
• Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocols are adhered to.
• Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.
• Assist chef in developing menus and provide suggestions for alternates such as sauces and levels of spice for each entrée.
• Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.
• Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards.
• Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check.
• Learn and employ the basics of food aesthetics in sync with the restaurant’s set instructions.
• Maintain a “clean as you go” work ethic.
Personal Qualities :
- Punctual.
- Good personal hygiene.
- Willing to put in 100% all the time.
- Won't become stressed easily.
- Work well as an individual and as part of a team.
Skills Required :
- Fluent in conversing and understanding English.
- Basic cooking knowledge.
- A passion to learn.
Future Prospects : We are part of a growing pub group and are looking to build from within. There will be many positions becoming available across our estate as well as right here in the pub.
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