Food and Beverages Specialist/Chef at HCS Affiliates Group

The role: The Food and Beverages Specialist will be responsible for offering support in cleaning and kitchen services.

 Responsibilities: 

• Under guidance take lead in food preparation, including cooking, grilling, baking, following standardized recipes and guidelines for meal preparation. 
• Monitor food quality during preparation to ensure food safety and adherence to established food preparation standards.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure timely preparation and service of meals. 
• Share knowledge and guidance to other staff members (kitchen) on food preparation techniques and standards. 
• Respond to inquiries, special requests, and complaints in a professional and courteous manner. Assist in inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels, including stock rotation and replenishment of food and cleaning supplies 
• Assist in developing and implementing hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures. 
• Lead in daily cleaning and maintenance tasks in the kitchen and ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized according to established procedures and schedules.
•  Conduct regular inspections of kitchen areas to identify areas requiring attention repair. 
• Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure kitchen facilities meet health and safety regulations and report any non-compliance or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel. 
• Provide recommendations on menu items. 
• Resolve simple customer complaints and issues. 
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in customer service areas. 
• Receive incoming food and beverage deliveries and stock shelves accordingly. 
• Follow established procedures for storing, rotating, and disposing of perishable and non-perishable items.
•  Assist in basic quality control tasks such as visual inspections and simple measurements and report any quality issues or deviations from standards to the appropriate personnel. 
• Follow established quality control procedures and guidelines under supervision. 
• Maintain clear and timely communication with team members and supervisors.
• Efficiently manage and complete assigned tasks, meet deadlines and quality standards.

Competency Requirements

• Food Preparation and Service
• Kitchen Upkeep and Sanitation 
• Customer Service and Satisfaction 
• Inventory Management Skills 
• Menu Planning and Development skills
• Quality control skills 

Experience Required: 

• Minimum High School Diploma 
• 1+ years of kitchen management experience, 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Flexible to work in any shift and in any office environment. 
• Ability to take direction and work both independently and in collaboration with a team.