Executive Chef

Newrest is looking for an Executive Chef to work for a major Healthcare setting based in Qatar.
- To organize all the resources within the Kitchen and other areas.
- To ensure timely preparation of food as per set menu and within the set cost.
- To ensure quality, quantity and hygienic food is served with particular emphasis on presentation.
- To ensure Full diet and Therapeutic diets will be prepared in separate areas.
- The meals will be produced using the standard recipe cards.
- To try and ensure minimum /no wastage (excess food balance).
- To plan and cost menus in coordination with the deputy project manager keeping in mind the basic principle of FIFO.
- To plan for variety of preparations in the menu ensuring the satisfaction of the client and within the set cost norms.
- Assist Storekeeper in identifying for provisions.
- To be responsible for allocation of work to other kitchen staff.
- When required, to prepare and cook dishes.
- To ensure timely pre-preparation / mis-en-place (wash, clean, cut vegetables, fruits, meat, chicken, fish and bakery products) and cooking.
- To ensure proper cleanliness of the kitchen area.
- To know and observe all safety rules and effectively supervise to ensure implementation of company HSE policy and discipline in the production area and by the staff.
- To ensure proper grooming and hygiene of self and all production staff.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as Chef with reputable Healthcare Facility.
- Good knowledge and experience working in the diet Therapeutic section in a hospital/clinic.
- Must have HACCP level 4 certification.
- Total experience not less than 12 years in Hot kitchen production in Guest Houses, Clubs, Lodging and Boarding, on shore Labor Camps, Rigs, Institutes, Hospitals, Weddings & Functions Catering Contractor.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.