CHEF

2025-10-13T11:21:13+00:00

FULL_TIME

Drink

Restaurant & Hospitality

2025-10-16T17:00:00+00:00

 

Kenya

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A chef's skills include cooking and creativity, kitchen and food safety knowledge, and strong leadership and communication abilities.

Menu and recipe management: Developing menus, creating new dishes, and ensuring they meet quality and cost standards. Food preparation: Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes according to recipes and quality standards. Staff supervision: Overseeing kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and training new employees on techniques, safety, and standards. Inventory and stock control: Managing food inventory, inspecting deliveries for quality, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste. Kitchen management: Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organized, and compliant with all health and safety regulations. Quality control: Monitoring food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation.

Culinary and technical: Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques, recipe development, menu planning, and food preparation. Excellent knife skills are fundamental. Leadership and management: Ability to supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and manage daily operations. Food safety and hygiene: Deep understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation, and health and safety laws to maintain a clean and safe kitchen. Creativity and innovation: Ability to create new dishes, experiment with ingredients, and adapt recipes to meet customer needs. Business acumen: Skills in managing food and labor costs, ordering supplies, controlling inventory, and minimizing waste. Soft skills: Strong time management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are crucial for managing a busy kitchen environment.

Experience: Previous professional experience as a chef or cook is often required. Education: A culinary school diploma or equivalent formal training is preferred but not always mandatory. Physical stamina: Ability to handle the physical demands of a fast-paced, hot, and sometimes stressful kitchen environment. Certifications: Depending on the role and location, certifications in food safety and sanitation may be necessary.

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