Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervises and co-ordinates activities of cooks and other staff engaged in food preparation.
• Prepares food on a regular basis and for functions.
• Collaborates with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Determines production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Estimates amounts and costs of supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Inspects supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Instructs cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Monitors sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Order or requisition of food items and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Inspects the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Checks the quantity and quality of received products.
• Performs cost calculations.
• Trains apprentices.
• Communicates with guests.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field
• 3-5 years experience
• Should be in Tema and its environs