Job Purpose
Assisting the head chef in his duties and management of In-flight kitchen production and personnel in his absence
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist the In-flight Head Chef in managing kitchen production ensuring quality and consistency every time, in line with the company guidelines
- To be involved with the successful mobilisation of new procedures and systems in the new kitchen
- To manage kitchen personnel and kitchen personnel issues in the head chefs absence and report back to the head chef
- To exercise company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies
- To take a “hands-on” approach in assisting with, monitoring and overseeing all production, stock and operational kitchen related concerns
- To control and minimalise all kitchen associated costs without detriment to the business or service
- To work with the In-flight Manager in developing and driving forward business
- To assist all other company departments where necessary
- Working with the head chef in overseeing and manage the In-flight chef brigade and kitchen porters to ensure smooth operation
- To lead the brigade in a proactive and motivational manner in the head chefs absence
- To ensure that the food sent to every client is of the highest possible standard
- Delegate daily work load and responsibilities in the Head Chefs absence
- To ensure that all food is prepared, produced and packed on time
- Lead by example in “being hands on” with food preparation and production
- Monitor and manage systems and process to aid the In-flight production processes
- To assist in standardising menus and food items
- Encourage employee interaction between all departments
- Work with the In-flight Manager to set and achieve targets and goals
- Assist in recruitment, training, development and assessment of kitchen brigade
- Carry out all food procurement, stock inwards, stock management and minimalise wastage
- To train the kitchen brigade to deliver consistent quality and portion control every time
- To ensure that all production and associated areas are tidy, clean and hygienic at all times, installing a “clean as you go” practise.
- To assist in managing and monitor daily and weekly cleaning duties
- To consider and assist where necessary other company departments
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by management from time to time
- To be conversant with all company codes of conduct
- Making sure flights and food go out on time according to standards