Job description
Lohono is looking for a DCDP - Continental to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey.
- You will play a key role in the culinary team of a restaurant or kitchen
- This role involves taking responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation and presentation of dishes meet high-quality standards, and contributing to the overall success of the culinary department
Key Responsibilities:
- Menu Planning and Execution:Assist in planning and developing menus for the designated cuisine type (Continental)
- Execute dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
- Cooking and Food Preparation:Prepare and cook dishes as per the menu, ensuring consistency in taste, flavor, and presentation
- Oversee the cooking process and manage timing to ensure timely service
- Quality Control:Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety
- Conduct regular checks to ensure adherence to recipes and portion sizes
- Section Management:Take charge of a specific section of the kitchen, such as grill, sauce, pastry, or South Indian cuisine
- Coordinate with other kitchen staff for smooth operations
- Ingredient Management:Manage and control inventory for the designated section
- Ensure the availability of fresh and quality ingredients
- Team Collaboration:Collaborate with other chefs and kitchen staff to coordinate menu items and ensure seamless service
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen team
- Training and Development:Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques and presentation
- Ensure adherence to culinary standards
- Hygiene and Safety:Follow and enforce proper food handling, storage, and sanitation standards
- Conduct regular checks to maintain a clean and organized kitchen
- Menu Innovation:Contribute to menu innovation and the development of new dishes
- Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate modern cooking techniques
- Customer Interaction:Collaborate with the service staff to understand customer preferences and feedback
- Make adjustments to dishes based on customer requests
- Adherence to Regulations:Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health codes
- Implement and enforce kitchen policies and procedures
Qualifications and Skills:
- Culinary degree or relevant certification
- Proven experience as a Commi or Demi Chef de Partie, with specialization in Continental cuisine
- In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, flavors, and presentation
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Creativity and innovation in menu planning
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and modern cooking methods
- High standards of cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols
