Chef
Sector: Oil & Gas
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning the menus & special functions in consultation with the Expat chef,
Manage the company's Club House kitchen and dining facilities,
Each day provide varied menus to cater for Kurdish, Middle Eastern, Asian and Western expatriate pallets,
Keep all areas of the Catering Facility clean & hygienic
Provide direction and guidance to the two (2) Kitchen Assistants,
Organize the purchase of food products, via the company's suppliers, always ensuring the food products are of good quality,
Ensure that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness,
Carry out deep cleaning of kitchen appliances and kitchen area at least once per month,
Report any incidents and or injuries to line manager and the company's HSE Manager,
Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentation,
Minimize food wastage,
Maintain a proper food rotation First in First Out (FIFO) basis,
Maintain a proper menu for lunch and dinner on a monthly basis.
Ensure HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) policies & procedures are conformed to including all temperature logs & records
Plan shifts and routs for cleaners
Keef financial and administrative records
Maintain stock levels
Requirements:
Essential Requirements:
Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
Culinary skills: Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, food preparation, and presentation. Knowledge of various cuisines and the ability to create innovative dishes.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management abilities, including the ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team, manage inventory, and control costs.
Safety and Hygiene: Knowledge of food safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Communication: Effective communication skills to liaise with kitchen staff, management, and clients.
Preferred Requirements:
Culinary Education: A degree or diploma in culinary arts or a related field is typically preferred.
Food Hygiene certification
Good command of English both speaking and reading/writing
Hospitality certificate
Oil and Gas experience
Working Conditions:
Office Based, Sunday to Thursday
Only Qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Location:
Erbil