Chefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Planning and developing recipes and menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies;
(b) Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation;
(c) Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dieticians, kitchen and waiting staff;
(d) Supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks and other workers engaged in food preparation;
(e) Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformity to established standards;
(f) Determining how food should be presented, and creating decorative food displays.
(g) Instructing cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food;
(h) Participating on the recruitment of kitchen staff and monitoring their performance;
(i) Preparing, seasoning and cooking speciality foods and complex dishes;
(j) Explaining and enforcing hygiene and food safety regulations.