CHINESE CHEF - food / beverage / hospitality
Position Overview:
HACOR, INC. is a top in-flight catering services provider for the airline industry located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with leadership qualities with at least 10 years of work experience in preparing and cooking both traditional and modern Chinese cuisine.
In order to succeed in this position the candidate must have demonstrable skill and expertise in cooking and preparing Chinese food as well as Chinese cuisine menu development. The candidate must be able to resolve problems, understand others, possess team leadership skills, and develop people. In addition to culinary skill, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and be able to thrive under a high pressure environment.
The Chinese Chef will be primarily responsible for preparing and cooking a multitude of both traditional and modern Chinese cuisine dishes. In addition, he or she will be tasked with supervising, coordinating, and participating in the activities of cooks and other workers engaged in the production of primarily Chinese foods. Takes a leadership role in setting department assignments and ensuring conformity with recipes, menu specifications, and production schedules. Assists and drives training initiatives relative to sound food handling (HACCP) and promotes workplace safety. Liaisons and interfaces with customers as assigned by the Executive Chef for various activities such as meal tasting, presentations, hygiene, and other assignments.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Executive Chef with staff scheduling, menu planning, and managing of supplies;
- Cooks and prepares both modern and traditional Chinese cuisine as well as other Asian foods as needed;
- Provides training to fellow kitchen employees in cooking and preparing both modern and traditional Chinese cuisine;
- Ensures that kitchen personnel conform to performance and safety standards as well as sanitation rules;
- Monitors the quality and costs of food items utilized in the kitchen;
- Coordinates production to avoid shortages and surpluses of hot foods;
- Develops and posts daily activity plans that designate specific assignments;
- Verifies the accuracy of menu specifications;
- Generates recipes as well as cooking procedures for new dishes;
- Enforces established company policies, procedures, and safety rules. Also enforces regulations pertaining to HACCP as well as those set by various governmental agencies including but not limited to the OSHA, USDA, and the FDA;
- Assists the marketing department in maintaining customer relations through menu presentations and addressing customer special requests;
- Maintains contact with customers (airlines), vendors, the Purchasing Department, and account managers to stay up to date on new product development and product seasonality trends;
- Participates in internal audits, hygiene audits, and airline audits for the department;
- Addresses customer complaints via phone, e-mail, or in person when necessary;
- Conducts quality control checks to ensure proper production;
- Attends customer events as needed; and
- Travels outside of the country for training purposes.
Salary:
· ~ $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Offer may vary depending on work experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
· Medical, dental (family included)
· 401K
· Paid holidays, paid personal days, and paid vacation days.
· Lunch provided daily
Job Type: Full-time
