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Chefs/’Kokke’ - Copenhagen

Mission

Are you prepared to embark on an exciting culinary journey as a Chef? Join us at Newrest, a global leader in in-flight catering, and become an integral part of our team in Copenhagen! As a Chef, you will assist in all kitchen responsibilities, ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality food that meets our exceptional standards. In this vital role, you will work closely with your dedicated colleagues in creating delightful meals that will be enjoyed by people around the world while maintaining our commitment to culinary excellence. At Newrest, we recognize hard work and provide professional development and internal growth opportunities. If you are passionate about culinary arts and are ready for a challenge, begin a rewarding career as a Chef with us!

Tasks

  • Responsible for prep, cooking, clean up and organization of the kitchen area and complete pre-production
  • Responsible for sanitation and post-service set-up
  • Create the prep list and cook according to list or provide it to cooks
  • Prepare meats, fishes, pastas, side dishes and garnishes following recipes carefully
  • Roast, fry, steam, grill, bake meats, fishes, vegetables as required by recipes
  • Ensure that enough product has been pulled for the day and replenish supplies as needed
  • Maintain proper food production records and ensure all equipment is operable
  • Ensure all items for assigned stations are present and that functions are prepared, garnished, and ready for other departments.
  • Maintain good portion control and forecast of production
  • Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene and use safety equipment
  • Place racks of products in cooling tunnel or any other available waiting area, stocked and ready to go
  • Comply with all company service standards, health and safety procedures as well food safety requirements
  • Notify team lead, lead hand, or manager of any maintenance repairs need or unsafe conditions
  • Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service.
  • Train new cooks and other team members in the hot kitchen.

Education/experience:

  • A educated chef or very experienced with cooking
  • Experience as chef from a restaurant or catering environment
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menus
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to read, write, and speak in English
  • Good knowledge of HACCP

Physical environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to a traditionally kitchen environment whit a lot of standing up, walking etc.

Working hours and others:

This is a full-time position, but the specific weekly working hours depend on the shift. You will have to work weekends. You must have permission to work in Denmark and be able to complete a security check, which among other things, require a clean criminal record.

We are located in Dragør, next to Copenhagen airport.

In case you have questions, please contact Deputy Production Manager Morten Degn on m.degn@newrest.eu

Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex