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Assistant Cook - At Cave

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osition Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for food, with a particular appreciation for Eastern cuisine and culinary traditions. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintains a meticulous attention to detail, and is always ready to go the extra mile to ensure excellence in every dish. As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and guide a team of cooks to deliver top-quality meals in line with our high standards.


Key Responsibilities:


Support Kitchen Operations: Assist the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation, cooking, and presentation meet our high-quality standards.


Food Preparation and Cooking: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and guidelines, paying particular attention to the authenticity and balance of Eastern flavors.


Menu Development: Contribute ideas for seasonal menus, special dishes, and creative presentations, with a strong emphasis on the rich traditions of Eastern cuisine.


Team Management: Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff. Foster a collaborative, positive work environment to ensure a smooth flow of operations.


Quality Control: Maintain a strict focus on food quality and consistency, ensuring that every dish that leaves the kitchen is executed to perfection.


Inventory and Stock Management: Assist in managing kitchen supplies and inventory, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and that ingredients are always fresh.


Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, cleanliness, and organizational practices in the kitchen.


Required Skills and Qualifications:


Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high-end kitchen, with a strong focus on Eastern cuisine.


Deep passion for food, cooking, and the culinary arts, especially with a focus on Eastern flavors, ingredients, and techniques.


Excellent knowledge of Asian culinary traditions, techniques, and ingredients.


Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to inspire and guide kitchen staff.


Attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality.


Ability to work well under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced environment.


Strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to kitchen management.


A positive, proactive attitude and a strong work ethic.


Personality Traits:
The ideal Sous Chef will have a genuine passion for food and a deep respect for the artistry behind cooking, particularly in the context of Eastern cuisine. You should be someone who thrives on continuous learning, seeks to improve culinary techniques, and enjoys collaborating with others in a team-oriented environment. Enthusiasm, diligence, and a commitment to excellence are core values we seek in every team member.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time

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