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Calo Senior Sous Chef in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Calo (https://calo.app/)
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
To function as the Kitchen Managerfor the Calo Kitchen, and to work with the head chef to ensure the various sections operate successfully in accordance with the standard of the company using an efficient and modern style of kitchen management in all its sections.
Main Responsibilities
Works with the head chef for the production, preparation and presentation of all food items
Ensures recipe guidelines and SOPs are followed accurately
To monitor and support the head chef in controlling all aspects of food preparation and production to ensure consistency and high level of quality at all times
To monitor and control equipment and machines functioning, to ensure a smooth operation
To plan and allocate employees rotations over the divisions based on established business levels for that day
To assign responsibilities to subordinates and to check their performance periodically
To work on training team members in an effective manner to ensure efficiency
To establish and implement performance standards for the Commissary Kitchen
To establish and implement and control performance standards for the Stewarding in Kitchens, so as to achieve the highest possible hygiene standards, minimize Operating Equipment breakage and streamlined and efficient resource and equipment flows.
To be always available and on-duty during peak periods (frequently, opening and closing the operation)
To be responsible for the food hygiene and safety of the kitchen as a whole.
Ensures that health, hygiene and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the department in compliance with HACCP standards and procedures
Supporting the head chef in managing the stewarding section
To supervise stewarding team schedule and activities by liaising with the Chief Steward
To be fully aware and conversant of HACCP policies and procedures and is responsible to integrate them in the day-to-day operation
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
The candidate should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course
Has had experience leading team members in a kitchen environment
Previous experiences of at least 10 years in quality establishments working with large volumes of food
Having experience with healthy food concepts is a big plus
Experience in the hospitality or catering industry is a big plus
Able to communicate well in English
Must be currently present in UAE
Knowledge and competency
Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
Management skills
Familiarity with industry’s best practices
Strong leadership and management skills
Strong hand-eye coordination
Time-management skills
Personality
Strong communicator
Pleasant personality and able to lead and train with empathy and patience
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