Section Management:
Oversee operations in a designated station—such as the hot kitchen, grill, sauté, fish, meat, cold larder, or pastry.
Mise en Place & Prep:
Prepare and organize all ingredients, sauces, and equipment required before service time according to standardized recipes.
Cooking & Plating:
Execute a-la-carte or standard menu dishes during service with high consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
Supervision & Mentoring:
Guide, train, and delegate tasks to junior cooks and Commis Chefs working within the section.
Quality & Portion Control:
Check raw and cooked products for freshness and quality, enforcing strict portion sizes to minimize food waste.
Inventory & Stock Management:
Monitor station stock levels, handle proper food storage/rotation, and track wastage.
Hygiene & Safety Compliance:
Maintain clean workstation areas and adhere strictly to food safety and SFA standards.
Menu Collaboration:
Assist senior chefs with recipe testing, R&D, and cost calculations for new dishes