Job Description:
 Assist in determining production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely
delivery of services.
 Assist in recruiting and hiring staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.
 Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
 Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour and supplies.
 Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering such
factors as seasonal availability if ingredients and the likely number of customers.
 Plan, direct and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of the kitchen within the
establishment
 Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
 Check the quantity and quality of received products.
 Record production and operational data on specified forms.
 Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
 Prepare and cook foods of all types either on regular basis or for special guests or functions.
 Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
 Assist in coordinating, planning, budgeting and purchasing for all the food operations within the
establishment
 Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
 Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
 Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation cooking garnishing and presentation of food.
 Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
 Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
 Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.