kitchen Incharge

1. Role Purpose

To assist the Unit Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise kitchen staff, ensure food preparation standards, maintain hygiene, and ensure timely order dispatch as per PFD quality guidelines.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Kitchen Operations & Food Preparation

• Supervise daily mise-en-place and ensure ingredients are prepared as per recipes. • Support Unit Chef in managing cooking, plating, and timely order dispatch.

• Ensure consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation.

B. Staff Supervision & Training

• Allocate tasks to Commis and kitchen helpers.

• Ensure grooming, discipline, and hygiene standards are followed inside the kitchen. • Train junior staff on recipes, cutting techniques, equipment use, and kitchen SOPs.

• Monitor staff performance during peak hours.

C. Hygiene & Food Safety

• Maintain strict cleanliness across workstations, equipment, and storage areas.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and FIFO usage of raw materials.

• Conduct regular checks for temperature logs, expiry dates, and sanitation practices. • Report pest or hygiene deviations immediately.

D. Coordinating Order Flow

• Coordinate with FOH for smooth communication of order status.

• Ensure timely preparation of dine-in, takeaway, and online delivery orders.

• Communicate delays or issues promptly to Unit Chef and FOH team.

E. Inventory & Wastage Control

• Assist in stock counting and monitoring of raw materials.

• Report shortages and excess consumption to Unit Chef.

• Maintain low wastage by following correct portioning and storage practices.

F. Equipment Handling

• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of all cooking equipment.

• Report breakdowns to the Maintenance team for quick action.

• Follow safe kitchen handling practices at all times.

3. Required Skills & Competencies

• Good culinary knowledge and understanding of kitchen operations.

• Supervisory ability to guide and support junior kitchen staff.

• Strong hygiene and safety awareness.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage high-volume orders.

• Good coordination with FOH and other departments.

• It is a Full Time Housekeeping job for candidates with 3 - 6+ years Experience.