Sous Chef

Sous Chef at Catrion Group in Riyadh, S.A..

Role Summary

• Oversee production for airline catering, company restaurants, and event services.• Ensure meal production meets Saudia Catering standards and client specifications.• Supervise and prepare hot food products based on customer demand and presentation requirements.• Collaborate with departments like Pre-Preparation, Cold Kitchen, and Bakery.• Conduct full shift checks, documenting adherence to quality standards.• Monitor production deadlines, keeping Head Chef informed of any issues.• Perform daily quality checks and record compliance.• Recommend alternative raw materials when necessary and notify relevant sections.• Oversee packing procedures, ensuring accuracy.• Formulate production lists and daily flight orders in line with demand.• Assist in production planning, ordering, and daily productivity monitoring.• Track traffic changes to adapt production accordingly.• Optimize productivity and maintain shift records.• Manage month-end stocktaking and control wastage and breakage.• Plan staff schedules, rosters, and vacation plans to manage performance and costs.• Enforce hygiene standards and ensure staff attends required courses.• Ensure adherence to hygiene, quality, and temperature control standards.• Maintain high staff morale, address absenteeism, and enforce discipline.• Check product expiry dates and records to maintain quality.• Foster staff communication and support Saudization training.• Recommend procedural improvements for greater efficiency

Requirements

Skills

• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, tools and processes.• Ability to multitask and detail oriented.• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.• Excellent time management skills.• Great communication and interpersonal skills.• Credentials in health and safety training - HACCP.• Knowledge in forecasting and ordering of raw materials. • Ability to prepare layout, suggestions for organization, equipment for new budget.