Sous Chef - Reputable 3 Star Hotel

A three (3) star hotel located in the Eastern Region requires the services of a SOUS CHEF
 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare and assist in food preparation in collaboration with the Kitchen Supervisor.
• Assist in menu planning, inventory and management of supplies.
• Ensure food preparation, presentation and dishing are of the highest quality and are prepared to serve promptly.
• Ensures quality food and good kitchen standards are maintained.
• Comply with all food portion sizes, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety standards in the hot kitchen are maintained.
• Utilize kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, grills, ovens, etc. to prepare food items.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and by proper guidelines.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Follow and uphold all hygienic and sanitation standards of the Hotel kitchen.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor from time to time.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have a minimum work experience of five (5) years in a Hotel kitchen.
• Must know various cooking methods, ingredients and procedures.
• Must know industry best practices in food preparation and presentation.
• Must know different kinds of cuisines.
• Must be able to coordinate with the food service team of the Food & Beverage department as well as other sections linked to the kitchen.
• Must have a high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Must have excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work on varied hours/days, including weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Working knowledge in various computer software e.g. POS.

EDUCATION

• Must have at least a Diploma in Hotel Catering and institutional Management or its equivalent from a recognized University or any accredited institution in Ghana.
• Having culinary training will be an advantage.