Head Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION: CHEF

Position: Chef
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Polaris Baliuag Bulacan
Preferred Start Date: October last week

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled, responsible, and passionate Chef to join our café team. The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations. The Chef will be responsible for preparing quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, managing kitchen inventory, and ensuring that food is served fresh and consistently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, snacks, pasta, sandwiches, rice meals, and other café menu items.
• Develop and prepare menu items according to the café's recipes and standards.
• Ensure the quality, taste, presentation, and freshness of all food served.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and cooking equipment.
• Monitor food inventory, check ingredient freshness, and minimize food waste.
• Assist in ordering kitchen supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients and prepared food.
• Coordinate with the barista and other café staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Manage food preparation schedules and ensure timely serving of orders.
• Assist in menu planning, costing, and portion control to help manage food expenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Services, or any related course is an advantage.
• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably in a café or restaurant.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety standards.
• Able to prepare a variety of dishes and follow standardized recipes.
• Responsible, organized, hardworking, and attentive to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple orders.
• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays, if required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Work Location: In person