Assistant Chef CV Template + Tips and Download

Main duties performed:

• Assisted chef in the preparation of food (such as dishes, salads and desserts)
• Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for customers
• Plating and serving all the food in a delicious and professional standard
• Cleaning the kitchen floor, table surfaces and front restaurant
• Assisting the Head Chef with menu planning
• Covering for the Head Chef’s duties and responsibilities in his absence
• Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of all menu to customers
• Taking orders in person and on the phone.
• Handling payments and operating the till
• Dealing with customer complaints, compliments and queries
• Performing stock rotation through the day
• Operating kitchen machinery
• Assisting in table cleaning and washing dishes
• Recording and monitoring the temperature throughout the day
• Ensuring that prepared dishes are presented aesthetically
• Recycling food in an appropriate manner
• Washing and preparing food before it is cooked
• Enquiring with customers regarding allergies, preferences and special requests and preparing food accordingly
• Inspecting food before it is served to customers
• Cutting vegetables to be used for salads, soups and dishes
• Liaising with suppliers to order vegetables, frozen food, meats etc
• Ensuring Health & Safety and Hygiene standards are followed at all times

Main duties performed:

• Serving food and drinks
• Assisting the kitchen staff with their duties
• Performing date checks on a daily basis and removing out of date items
• Setting up the kitchen in preparation for a shift
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the restaurant (including performing cleaning duties and waste disposal)
• Assisting with the plating of meals to a very high standard
• Ordering and maintain stock levels
• Ensuring the kitchen is in an organised and tidy state