Pastry & Bakery Junior Sous Chef
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Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
As "Pastry & Bakery Junior Sous Chef", you will be responsible for the following duties:
- To check standard recipes ensuring proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality
- To write daily food requisitions and kitchens transfers in order to achieve the stock rotation desired
- To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of chinaware for banquet functions, cocktail parties, etc.
- To check food preparation, cost, quality, quantity and portion control daily
- To report any problems, failures of machines or small equipment and so on as soon as possible
- To inspect all refrigerated areas and ensure regular turnover of food items
- To liaise with other Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisines regarding items or staff needed from other departments
- To be present and assist with the preparation of food
- To check existing stocks and prepare supply requisition forms daily
- To report any out-of-stock items immediately to superiors
- To be responsible for the direct supervision of all colleagues in the department
- To liaise with Outlet Managers and Headwaiters
- To arrange and plan colleagues for outside catering functions and buffet attendance
- To organize and attend daily line-up meetings for colleagues, manage the meetings in the absence of Chef de Cuisine
As "Pastry & Bakery Junior Sous Chef", we expect from you:
- To minimize wastage and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts
- To understand, participate and encourage colleagues to save cost and prevent wastage (water, electricity, breakage, etc.)
- To support the company’s philosophy and company culture using Legendary Quality Experiences daily to ensure Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement
- To support the company’s philosophy and company culture using Guiding Principles and D.E.L.I.G.H.T as part of ensuring Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement
- To liaise with the Back of House team to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained, i.e. machinery, small equipment, floors, refrigerators, etc.
- To carry out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned.
- To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Department Head.
