Job Description
1. Kitchen Operations & Management: ● Oversee daily production kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and consistent food quality. ● Lead kitchen execution as a Chef, ensuring recipes are followed and standards are maintained. ● Manage inventory, procurement, and stock planning to support uninterrupted kitchen operations. ● Source ingredients and coordinate purchases; assist with ingredient pickups when required (driving required). Ensure strict compliance with halal kitchen standards, food safety, and hygiene regulations through regular checks and inspections. ● Identify and resolve operational or production issues quickly while implementing cost-efficient practices without compromising quality. ● Plan manpower and shift schedules to ensure optimal kitchen coverage and productivity. 2. Team Leadership & Training: ● Coordinate and assign daily tasks to kitchen staff and Picha chefs to meet production timelines. ● Train, mentor, and guide kitchen team members on cooking techniques, hygiene practices, and kitchen discipline. ● Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement. 3. Product Development & Quality Control ● Collaborate with product and sales teams to refine recipes, portioning, and presentation for consistency and scalability. ● Maintain strong quality control across all food produced. ● Conduct food training and onboarding sessions for refugee community members joining as Picha chefs, in collaboration with the community team. ● Support the review and resolution of food feedback by identifying root causes and recommending improvements to recipes, processes, or execution. Requirements: ● Proven experience as a Chef in a production or commercial kitchen environment. ● Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a team. ● Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations. ● Experience in procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination. ● Willingness and ability to drive to assist with ingredient sourcing and pickups when needed. ● Passion for cooking, learning new cuisines, and developing new recipes. ● Organized, action-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. ● Bonus: Hands-on experience working in a halal kitchen with strong knowledge of halal compliance.