Head Chef

**Head Chef - International Sharing School - Cacem 40 Hours Per Week
- Salary 2400€ per month**
- 40 Hours Per Week
- Salary 2400€ per month
- Monday to Friday daytime shifts
- Full time 12-month fixed term contract

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Head Chef to join our contract catering company.

**Responsibilities for the position to be carried out at **International Sharing School - Cacem**
- Prepare all Food service areas for the days business relating to that meal service.
- Ensure that the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company / clients standards.
- To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
- Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for special functions.
- Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
- Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery. Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
- Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
- Serve customers, visitors and guest in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
- Empty, remove and store rubbish / recycle rubbish in the correct place.
- To assist in the preparation of planning menus to offer variety, maximise on the use of seasonal products and ensure costs are line with the agreed budget.
- To assist in preparation of staff rota and be able to identify training needs.
- To assist in placing orders in accordance with the company purchasing policy. Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
- To ensure all area under your direct control are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
- To attend meetings and training courses as required.
- Be prepared to occasionally work evening and/or weekend for functions and school events.

**General Responsibilities**
- Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
- Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
- Ensure that the correct uniform is worn neatly and cleanly at all times.
- To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
- Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
- Carry out all reasonable request of the management.
- As required provide cover for other staff during periods of absence.
- Be conscientious with regard to Health & Safety and report any hazards to the manager.
- Key personal skills and attributes Team working abilities, Listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others, Food hygiene certificate preferred.
- The ability to be adaptable and be flexible as necessary.
- Reliable, Honest and able to demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility. Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing. Knowledge / competencies
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English and Portuguese.
- Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English/Portuguese and reading skills.
- First class culinary ability and the skills to develop the team and nurture progression from within.
- Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is essential.
- Ability to demonstrate previous experience as supervisory level.
- A basic knowledge of IT and use of internet accounts, A working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word.

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Compliance*

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in Portugal to be considered for this role. A police conduct report will form part of the selection process.

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: 2,400.00€ per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lisboa, Distrito de Lisboa: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)