Assistant Chef Jobs

An assistant chef job involves participating in all phases of kitchen administration like preparing and serving meals, and cleaning up of cafeteria—all under general supervision of the chief chef. An assistant chef may be assigned responsibility to cook meals and perform other related duties as required in the absence of the chef/ food services manager. An assistant chef should have the ability to prepare food according to written and oral instructions; accurately measure ingredients; use common food preparation implements; and learn to operate specialized kitchen equipment. An assistant chef is responsible for cleaning and properly storing kitchen service equipments after use. An assistant chef should be able to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and understand and respect limits of authority.
An assistant chef job requires a diploma in hotel management from a recognized institute. It is desirable for an assistant chef to have extensive experience as an executive sous chef or chef de cuisine in a star category hotel.