At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious dishes while ensuring top-notch hygiene and quality standards.
- Company: Join a vibrant kitchen team in a dynamic London restaurant.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and opportunities for culinary growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative culinary team and impress guests with your cooking skills.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety standards required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 31200 £ per year.
The Leading Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking dishes in their section, adhering to hygiene and quality standards. He works as part of a team to ensure smooth service. He collaborates with the Sous Chef and the Head Chef to guarantee a menu that meets guests' expectations.
Essential Functions:
- Culinary production
- Prepare dishes according to technical specifications and/or recipes
- Ensure proper cooking temperatures
- Ensure the quality of plating and presentation of dishes according to internal and client standards
- Strictly adhere to internal and client food safety guidelines
- Respect hygiene and safety procedures to maintain a clean and healthy work environment
- Apply cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Stock Management
- Receive, check, and store goods in designated storage areas
- Anticipate orders: report needs to the Manager
- Minimise food loss and waste
- Participate in inventory counts
- Maintain the proper organization and upkeep of the premises (kitchen, storeroom), equipment, and workstation
Requirements:
- Knowledge of culinary techniques and cooking methods
- Knowledge of food safety standards
- Rigor, autonomy, and organization
- Adaptability
- Customer focus
- Ability to work in a team
Food handling Certification:
For all food handling positions, candidates should hold (or be able to obtain) the relevant Food Safety & Hygiene certification according to the level of the role. The expected certification levels are:
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for food handlers and catering staff.
- Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene for supervisors, team leaders, and Sous Chefs.
- Level 4 Food Safety Management (or equivalent) for Head Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and senior operational management.
- Allergen Awareness Training for all employees involved in food handling or food service.
We think you need these skills to ace Chef de partie (kitchen) in London
Culinary Techniques
Cooking Methods
Food Safety Standards
Hygiene Procedures
Quality Control
Plating and Presentation Skills
Stock Management
