- Prepare, cook and plate dishes to section recipes and presentation standards for hot or cold sections.
- Assist the Chef de Partie with daily operations of the section, including mise en place, scheduling of tasks and monitoring portion control.
- Supervise and train commis chefs and trainees; delegate tasks and ensure standards are maintained during service.
- Ensure consistency in taste, temperature and presentation for every dish leaving the pass.
- Prepare stocks, sauces, soups and basic elements as required by section recipes.
- Execute advanced cooking techniques relevant to the section (searing, sautéing, roasting, braising for Hot; charcuterie, pâté, terrines, salads, cold starters and dessert bases for Cold).
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation and HACCP compliance in the section; ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of ingredients (FIFO).
- Monitor and control food waste and portion sizes; assist in inventory counts and receiving deliveries.
- Assist with menu development, costing, recipe testing and seasonal specials as requested.
- Support banquet and event service, including large‑scale production and plating consistency.
- Report equipment faults, ingredient shortages and quality issues to Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
- Work closely with other kitchen sections and F&B outlets to coordinate service flow.
