Chef

Company: The Black Duck Cafe'
Location: Westport
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

The Black Duck is a busy Casual Restaurant located one block from the Westport, CT train station. We have been in business since 1972

Job Purpose: Designs and prepares meals by planning and implementing menus; controlling food preparation.
Duties:
* Plans menus by studying marketing conditions, popularity of dishes, recency of menu; utilizing food surpluses and leftovers.
* Prices meals by analyzing recipes; determining food, labor, and overhead costs. * Purchases foodstuffs and kitchen supplies by identifying and qualifying suppliers; negotiating prices; estimating food consumption; placing and expediting orders.
* Prepares food by establishing nutrition and presentation standards and preparation procedures; measuring results against standards; making production adjustments. * Approves food preparation by observing methods of preparation; tasting and smelling prepared dishes; viewing color, texture, and garnishments; verifying portion sizes.
* Controls costs by using readily available and seasonal ingredients; identifying and qualifying suppliers; setting standards for quality and quantity.
* Completes kitchen operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Food Sanitation, Planning, Giving Feedback, Customer Service, Teamwork, Quality Focus, Safety Management, Multi-tasking, Pricing, Client Relationships, Verbal Communication

Keywords: The Black Duck Cafe', Westport , Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Westport, Connecticut