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CHEF

Chef Qualifications and Skill Set Requirement

As a chef, it is not always mandatory that you should be a graduate. But, a degree in Hospitality
Management or a diploma is always preferred.

 High school diploma


 Bachelors or associate’s degree in related field
 Requisite culinary experience
 Graduated with honors from various culinary courses

Apart from education, these qualifications and skill set are a must, in order to attain and retain
employment as a chef.  The most top restaurant would find these skills in a chef, extremely invaluable.

 Have requisite working experience


 Have attended several food preparation courses and successfully passed the same (not
mandatory)
 Have the ability to cook and create perfectly delicious food for the guests.
 Have an easy-going personality that enables you to interact more freely with others.
 Culinary expertise
 To be creative
 Attention to detail
 Ability to multi-task and can handle multiple roles as required
 Organizational skills
 Ability to make fast paced decisions

ASSISTANT CHEF

Chef Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

 Professional experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment


 Formal culinary training (strongly preferred but may be substituted for experience)
 Valid food handler’s permit
 Excellent self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised

Chef Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

 Prepare all ingredients for the daily menu, including chopping vegetables, thawing frozen items,
filleting fish, preparing sauces, and setting out any special items
 Prepare salads, side dishes, and appetizers during high-volume meal shifts
 Assist the head chef as necessary
 “Eighty-six” spent ingredients and mark for reorder
SOUS CHEF

Qualifications for Sous Chef

 High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary
arts preferred
 Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary
leadership role preferred
 Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
 Safe Food Handling Certification
 Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot
conditions
 Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions
to meet the business needs

Responsibilities for Sous Chef

 Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and
management and training of kitchen staff
 Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
 Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that
they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
 Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared
to serve in a timely manner
 Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
 Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in
conjunction with the specifications
 Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service
sanitation standards are met
 Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices

HAKDOG!!

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