Chef De Cuisine

Job Description

We are looking for a Chef de cuisine to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales

Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients

Cook food in a timely manner

Delegate tasks to kitchen staff

Inform wait staff about daily specials

Ensure appealing plate presentation

Supervise Cooks and assist as needed

Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)

Monitor food stock and place orders

Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Skills

Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)

Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques

Leadership skills

Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks

Excellent time management abilities

Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Culinary school diploma preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Food provided

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Physical setting:

Fine-Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

Weekend required

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wilmington, DE 19806: Reliably commute or planning to relocate after starting work (Required)

Experience:

Culinary experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Full-time