SUPERMARKET DELI CHEF

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation and Cooking

• Prepare a variety of meals, snacks, and ready-to-eat foods according to established recipes, quality standards, and customer preferences.
• Ensure food is properly cooked, seasoned, portioned, and presented attractively for display and sale.
• Monitor food freshness and quality, ensuring products are replenished promptly and prepared in appropriate quantities.

 Food Safety and Hygiene

• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and food handling practices in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, temperature control, and handling of raw and cooked food to prevent contamination and spoilage.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, preparation surfaces, and work areas before, during, and after operations.

Stock and Kitchen Management

• Monitor ingredients and kitchen supplies, report shortages, and support stock rotation using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle.
• Minimize food wastage through proper portion control, careful ingredient handling, and effective production planning.
• Inspect ingredients and finished products for quality and freshness, reporting damaged, expired, or unsuitable items to the supervisor.

 Customer Service and Teamwork

• Respond professionally to customer inquiries regarding available deli products and food preparation, providing accurate information where appropriate.
• Coordinate with deli colleagues and supermarket staff to ensure smooth daily operations and timely replenishment of food displays.
• Follow assigned work schedules, meet preparation deadlines, and support the team during busy periods.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Certificate or relevant training in Food Production, Culinary Arts, Catering, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a chef or cook in a busy kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering establishment, or supermarket deli.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a variety of cuisines and maintain consistent food quality.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and safe food storage practices.
• Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.