CHEF

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The Chef reports directly to the Industrial Relations and Welfare Specialist and is responsible for the day-to-day culinary operations of the Staff Canteen. Functions include maintaining food safety and quality standards, kitchen hygiene/cleanliness, menu creation, and inventory management. 

 Duties and responsibilities include:  

• Manage all activities in the kitchen, including pre-preparation, food preparation and production, proper food storage and kitchen hygiene, to name a few. 

• Direct food preparation ensuring meals are prepared in a timely manner. 

• Implement new and creative menu options. 

• Ensure efficient, cost-effective kitchen operations that increase profitability and lessen food wastage. 

• Create and implement a standardized recipe catalogue of food offerings at the cafeteria.   

• Ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition and report any defects/issues immediately to Team Lead. 

• Ensure that all foods prepared conform to CPJ standards and Public Safety Regulations.  

• Assist Team Lead in maintaining appropriate inventory levels. 

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth. 

• Assist with training of Kitchen Staff. 

• Respond to feedback from staff and adjust menu offerings accordingly. 

• Assume the role of Team lead in his or her absence. 

• Perform any other duties assigned by management. 

Skills and Specifications 

• Formal Culinary Arts training, licenses, and/or certifications.   

• Minimum 2-5 years related work experience. 

• Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently.  

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, supervise, inspect, and evaluate work of subordinates. 

• Must possess the ability to maintain a productive working relationship with canteen team and other departments. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

• Adaptability and ability to manage well under pressure. 

• Ability to work flexible hours as the need arise. 

• Good time-management skills. 

• An understanding of the principles of good customer service.  

• Knowledge and understanding of Jamaica’s Health and Safety Regulations 

• Valid Food Handlers Permit  

Skills and Specifications 

• Formal Culinary Arts training, licenses, and/or certifications.   

• Minimum 2-5 years related work experience. 

• Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently.  

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, supervise, inspect, and evaluate work of subordinates. 

• Must possess the ability to maintain a productive working relationship with canteen team and other departments. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

• Adaptability and ability to manage well under pressure. 

• Ability to work flexible hours as the need arise. 

• Good time-management skills. 

• An understanding of the principles of good customer service.  

• Knowledge and understanding of Jamaica’s Health and Safety Regulations 

• Valid Food Handlers Permit