Kitchen Job Description
Kitchen
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Kitchen Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective kitchen job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included kitchen job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
You will ensure the long life and cleanliness of the equipment you are provided with
You will ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and back of house areas which include the service corridor and lift, store rooms, fridges and freezers, staff canteen and service counter, the delivery bay and bin area
You will carry out additional cleaning duties specified by the Head Chef or Sous Chef from time to time
When necessary, you will be asked to carry out basic cooking tasks
You will comply with Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment policies
You will ensure that equipment and the workplace remains clean
Previous Kitchen Supervisor or Sous Chef experience is required
Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends and overnight shifts when needed!
Ability to apply basic supervisory skills to plan, organize, direct, coach, train and discipline employees, as necessary
Ability to operate all types of kitchen equipment
Kitchen Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Kitchen
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: T.I.P.S, WAV, CPR, WHMIS, CSTS, AED, 9001, ISO, EPA
Education for Kitchen
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the kitchen job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Education, Culinary Arts, Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, General Education, Design, Architecture, Interior Design
Skills for Kitchen
Desired skills for kitchen include:
Commonly-used concepts
Practices
Procedures in a restaurant
Steam table operations and serving protocols
Food safety practices and procedures
Cleaning and sanitation
Safe food-handling practices
Goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
OPS’s mission
Purpose
Desired experience for kitchen includes:
General knowledge of light grill work and basic kitchen equipment such as ovens, food choppers and meat slicers
Possess basic culinary knowledge of hot and cold sandwiches and salads
Must be a team player and possess an exceptional customer service attitude
Delivery of operations
High-street retail vouchers and discounts
33% of all Mitchells and Butlers businesses when you eat!
Kitchen Examples
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Kitchen Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of kitchen. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for kitchen
- Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures
- Undertake all duties as directed by the Chef on duty so as to ensure the cleanliness and correct storage of the kitchen and its equipment
- To ensure you adhere to, and follow precisely, weekly and monthly cleaning duties’ lists as directed by the Chef on duty
- Assist as directed in basic food preparation under the direct supervision of Chef on duty
- Understand HACCP before using any chemicals or cleaning substances
- Assist with deliveries into the kitchen, storing items as necessary
- Dispose of waste in accordance with procedure, ensuring bin areas and storage areas are kept clean and tidy
- Ensure floors are cleaned at appropriate intervals during the day
- Develop additions to the menu
- Proper handling of engineering repair and maintenance supplies, spare parts, machines & equipment
Qualifications for kitchen
- Provide excellent customer experiences, acting as a host
- Structured, comprehensive induction
- Must have the ability to understand instructions such as
- Up to £26,000 basic + £4k bonus potential
- Minimum of six months supervisory or commensurate leadership experience
- Or functional job duties
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Kitchen Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of kitchen. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for kitchen
- Immediate action to rectify problem in terms of repairs and breakdowns
- Submit necessary reports required by Duty Engineer or Chief Engineer
- Coordinate with concerned departments or sections in courteous and efficient manner before work implementation with the supervision of Duty Engineer or Chief Engineer
- Ensure that property and equipment are maintained in safe and efficient operating condition
- Must be able to order the parts through the manuals
- Willing to help other trades in their work
- Must be able to carry out general maintenance works related to other trades like minor electrical and plumbing work
- Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand
- Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders
- Oversee the food preparation and cooking process
Qualifications for kitchen
- Must have at least 1 year of supervisory kitchen experience in a restaurant/ hotel setting
- Technical degree or equivalent skill level in areas of plumbing, electrical, gas, mechanical systems and controls
- Must have a relevant degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management
- Basic knowledge of Kitchen Hygiene
- In the process of acquiring or graduate of culinary program preferred
- Past work experience of at least 5 years consisting of lead hot line kitchen work in a food driven, high standard, fast-pace restaurant preferred
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Kitchen Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of kitchen. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for kitchen
- Supervise food prep and cooking
- Check food plating and temperature
- Establish portion sizes
- Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments
- Work with the corporate chef to price and change menu items
- Schedule work shifts for employees
- Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized
- Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports
- Uphold sanitation and safety standards at all times
Qualifications for kitchen
- Have advanced knowledge of equipment utilized on a daily basis
- Has ability to master all kitchen stations and shifts
- Advanced degree of dexterity for knife handling, prep work
- Be able to teach and influence other co-workers of what is expected by the Chef and Sous Chefs
- Possess ability to manage multiple tasks and also be able to recognize other co-workers who may need assistance or help, and actively help them utilizing their experience
- Wash pot and pans, includes operating three-compartment sink, Power Soak, and rack washer
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of kitchen. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for kitchen
- Prepare culinary team schedules to meet the needs of the restaurant and budget guidelines
- Appoint tasks and responsibilities to kitchen staff
- Responsible for the cleanliness & maintenance of the kitchen
- Oversee the training and development of the kitchen team, ensuring constant improvement in culinary skills and consistency in production standards
- Ensure food quality, portion control and plated presentation meets Umami standards
- Conducts regular line checks, monitors stock levels and manages inventory to ensure recipe adherence in kitchen execution of all products served
- Implement and adhere to the Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Supervise and support kitchen staff while regularly working the line
- Uphold and maintain sanitation and safety standards at all times
- Ensure food quality, portion control and plated presentation meet the standards of each concept inside the ghost kitchen
Qualifications for kitchen
- Ensures that the quality of all inventory and fresh produce are of the highest standards including proper management of inventory levels including the storage area
- Provides support through ensuring that all of the dishes are properly washed, sanitized, and ready to be stocked on the floor with minimal breakage
- Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen floor and the removal of trash from the kitchen and restrooms
- Must have full time availability and be able to work weekends and holidays
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, F&B Manager or Head Chef
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a kitchen. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for kitchen
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
- Minimum 2-3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume casual dining restaurant
- Culinary degree preferred or related degree in restaurant management/hospitality
- Strong business acumen, including an understanding of budgets and operating costs
- Excellent knowledge of food recipes, food handling and preparation
- Demonstrated ability to train, motivate, and direct a team
Qualifications for kitchen
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Leads by example and is available to offer support to all staff members
- Creates a friendly and FUN workplace for all to enjoy
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends