MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in creating menus, taking into account the type and number of guests to be served;
Handle food disinfection and preparation for meal production;
Control cooking times, exposure conditions, and follow recipe specifications and technical sheets;
Provide instructions to kitchen staff regarding dish preparation, garnishes, and portion sizes;
Supervise the preparation of all dishes and perform final plating when necessary;
Manage the procurement, storage, and preservation of raw materials, verify quality and quantity, control stock, and maintain daily records;
Assist in supervising the cleaning of all kitchen sections and utensils in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations;
Monitor and control product and raw material storage according to appropriate conservation procedures;
Support supervision of team attendance and punctuality;
Request maintenance services when breakdowns or damage occur to ensure work area integrity;
Assist in inventory control for kitchen equipment and raw materials;
Handle and resolve unusual situations, including guest complaints, in the absence of the Head Chef;
Perform the duties of the Head Chef and/or Cook when necessary to ensure kitchen operations run smoothly;
Ensure proper handover of information between shifts and service teams.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience in a similar role;
Knowledge of specific technical vocabulary;
Basic understanding of food microbiology;
Strong knowledge of HACCP standards and procedures;
Aptitude for refined service, with sensitivity and customer orientation;
Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy;
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills with empathy;
Leadership and teamwork abilities;
Negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills;
Strong planning, organization, adaptability, flexibility, dynamism, and proactivity;
Emotional stability, physical endurance, stress management, time efficiency, and strong results orientation.