Restaurant Chef jobs in New Jersey

JOB SUMMARY: To prepare and deliver quality products Cooked From Scratch Made Fresh Daily on Golden Krust Recipe and provide effective and efficient management of the kitchen. International and Caribbean cuisine experience is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Prepare and supervise the preparation of all items in the Golden Krust kitchen to ensure correct GK recipe is being used and quality products are available and being served in a timely manner.
• Must be available to work early mornings and able to work standing for extended hours.
• Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are carried out.
• Manage supplies, inventory and stock levels to ensure the necessary arrangements to have them available.
• Complete the daily and weekly stock ( inventory) forms and assist with ordering of stock.
• Supervise Asst. Chef and kitchen Assistants in relation to daily activities.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment and ensure that all the local Health

Department policies and procedures are being met.

• Ensure daily operations are conducted in accordance with established restaurant policies and procedures.
• Training of New kitchen employees and current Kitchen staff.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace, move about in close quarters and handle heat.
• Assist with reduction of product waste.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in Food and Nutrition or equivalent training in Culinary Arts is desirable. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience as a Head Chef (Supervisor) in a high- volume operation would be highly desirable and/or Catering Service experience.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit/Safe, mandatory
• Ability to plan menus.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to manage and supervise a team.
• Ability to plan menus.
• Must be able to work standing for extended hours.
• Must be able to move about in close quarters, handle heat and handle fast work pace for extended hours.
• Must be able to remain calm and cool under pressure.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

HYGIENE AND DEPORTMENT

• Hair must always be covered.
• Ensure that nails are kept short and clean, no nail polish.
• Good hygiene must always be practiced and exhibited.
• Proper uniform is to be worn.
• Full shoes are to be worn – No slippers.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

This job is satisfactorily performed when:

• Meals are of the highest quality and are always readily available.
• A high level of initiative, flexibility and dependability is always displayed.
• Professionalism and integrity.

JOB Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 70 per week

Experience level:

• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person