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Chef
is £28,861

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The average annual salary for a Chef is £28,900. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Chef jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chef is a skilled culinary professional who is proficient in the art of cooking and kitchen management. Chefs can work in various settings, including restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and more. The title "Chef" is often used generically, but it can encompass a range of roles and responsibilities within the culinary world. Here are different types of chefs and their associated responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal academic requirements. Training is provided Off and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs, BTEC Certificates and Diplomas and foundation degrees are available. Apprenticeships are also available. Courses are also run by private cookery schools.

TASKS

  • Responsible for menu planning, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring quality and consistency..
  • Manages and leads the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, chefs de partie, and commis chefs..
  • Often involved in budgeting, ordering supplies, and overall kitchen management..
  • Second in command in the kitchen, reporting to the executive chef..
  • Manages kitchen staff, assigns tasks, and oversees day-to-day operations..
  • Assists in menu planning, ordering supplies, and maintaining quality standards..
  • Assumes leadership in the absence of the executive chef..
  • In charge of a specific kitchen or cooking station within a restaurant..
  • Responsible for menu development, food preparation, and quality control..
  • Manages the staff working in their designated section..
  • Oversees a specific section or station in the kitchen, such as sauces, grill, or pastry..
  • Responsible for preparing and cooking dishes specific to their section..
  • Manages and trains commis chefs and kitchen assistants in their section..

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