Job PurposeThe Production & Service Chef is responsible for executing precise food preparation, recipe assembly, and the operational setup and replenishment of buffet and service lines. This role focuses on strict adherence to standardized recipes, production schedules, and regulatory food safety standards in a commercial kitchen environment.Technical ResponsibilitiesFood Production & Operations
- Recipe Execution: Prepare and cook menu items by accurately following standardized technical recipes and exact specifications.
- Component Prep: Process raw ingredients, meats, and vegetables using industrial kitchen equipment (e.g., commercial mixers, slicers, combi-ovens).
- Portion Control: Monitor individual portion sizes, weights, and component yields to ensure strict cost control and consistent output.
Buffet & Service Management
- Station Logistics: Set up hot-holding equipment, bain-maries, and cold display wells according to daily service specifications.
- Temperature Maintenance: Monitor and log core temperatures of food during holding and service to prevent bacterial growth.
- Line Replenishment: Coordinate with the kitchen to transfer prepared food items to service stations efficiently, maintaining a continuous supply.
HACCP, Safety & Inventory
- HACCP Compliance: Maintain precise documentation for daily cleaning logs, cooling records, delivery checks, and critical control point (CCP) logs.
- Inventory Control: Conduct daily stock rotations using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) protocols to monitor shelf-life and reduce raw material waste.
- Allergen Control: Prevent cross-contamination by implementing strict tool segregation and sanitation protocols for major food allergens.
Job Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of verifiable experience in a professional commercial kitchen, catering facility, or structured food service environment.
- Qualifications: Valid HACCP Level 1 and Level 2 certification is mandatory.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in the operation and maintenance of standard commercial cooking equipment and precision measuring systems.
- Physical Capacity: Physically capable of handling kitchen utensils, lifting stock crates, and standing for the duration of a standard shift.
Pay: From €30,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
