Job Title: Chef

Responsible to: Management Team

Responsibility for: Kitchen and work experience trainees

Hours:  Full Time

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the edobo Cafe & kitchen. 

• Preparing high quality meals for customers from the menu and ensuring food is served in good time and well presented
• Creating a core team for edobo café and kitchen
• Motivating and inspiring them to prepare, cook and serve high quality food
• Helping to organise weekly staff rotas, evaluate work schedules on a daily basis and distribute key tasks to kitchen staff.
• Working alongside the Front of House Supervisor to ensure good working relationships are maintained between kitchen and table waiting staff, within a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• Working with the management team to develop menus using fresh, good quality and healthy ingredients for the café including meal ideas for special events & assisting with menu pricing
• Overseeing the preparation of food ensuring they match menu specifications and meet the quality standard and presentation
• Adhering to Food Safety Standards, maintaining high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times – we expect to maintain a 5* Hygiene rating at all times
• Keeping accurate records, including food hygiene records according to regulators guidance, staff timesheets etc, and provide performance reports as required by the management team 
• Supporting and training young people in kitchen-based work experience encouraging them to gain skills and work-based qualifications to improve their employability
• Developing supplier networks and ensure a good reputation for using high quality, locally sourced ingredients & controlling stock levels, monitoring wastage and ensuring that waste is kept to an absolute minimum. 
• Monitor and purchase food and supplies
• Any other duties proportionate with the role as required by management

Personal requirements, skills & qualification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications/Knowledge:

A proven track record of working as a chef in a quality catering environment

A relevant industry recognised qualification and certificates

Chef with at least 3-years’ experience

Broad knowledge of different types of foods and their preparations.

Passionate about food

Work Related Experience:

Menu Planning & pricing

Preparing & Cooking a range of dishes to a high standard

Fast Food, Indian & Oriental

Stock control & purchase

Ability to adapt to change

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Good organisational & time management skills

Skills/Abilities & Special Attributes:

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Work well as a team

Managing a commercial kitchen

Your Life at edobo

·        Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win.

·        A culture that promotes a flexible work environment

·        Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical insurance)

·        Be Part of TEAM 100 at edobo

About edobo

edobo, revolutionizes the retail landscape with its cutting-edge Smart Hybrid Startup, seamlessly blending online and hybrid store presence to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience in Mumbai. Our commitment to excellence is evident through the delivery of 99% sanitized goods, coupled with innovative technology to ensure efficiency. We take pride in offering a hassle-free doorstep return facility, along with exclusive budget-friendly deals on household essentials. edobo is not just a store; it's a game-changer in the world of smart, secure, and savvy shopping.