Chef

Boca Raton, FL, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Career Development

Job Description

Duffy's is a reputable dining establishment known for its commitment to quality food and exceptional customer service. As a well-established restaurant, Duffy's prides itself on delivering memorable culinary experiences to its guests through a talented and dedicated team. The company fosters a welcoming atmosphere where creativity, teamwork, and professionalism are prioritized to maintain high standards in food preparation and kitchen management. Employing a team-oriented approach, Duffy's emphasizes continuous staff development and operational efficiency to meet customer satisfaction and business goals effectively.

The role of Chef at Duffy's is a pivotal position responsible for the preparation, presentation, and service of all menu items. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Chef manages the entire kitchen operation, ensuring that food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are rigorously upheld. Beyond cooking, the Chef plays an active role in interviewing, training, and developing Back of House staff members, preparing schedules, coordinating order timing, and overseeing inventory and equipment maintenance. This leadership position requires a proactive individual capable of managing food service operations, coordinating staff efforts, and maintaining positive communication with guests to resolve any issues promptly. The Chef also ensures compliance with health regulations by monitoring sanitation and food safety while fostering a positive work environment that encourages growth and cooperation among coworkers.

This full-time role demands a responsible, detail-oriented, and adaptable professional able to thrive under the pressures of a busy kitchen while maintaining composure and a cooperative attitude. The Chef will demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff, plan budgets and purchasing for food operations, and manage supplies and equipment to optimize efficiency and service quality. To excel in this position, candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a commitment to integrity and reliability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ultimately, the Chef position at Duffy's offers a stimulating and rewarding career opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about leading teams and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Job Requirements

Stand for long periods of time
Use both hands and all fingers to handle, control, grasp, move, assemble or feel objects, tools, or controls
Repeat the same movements
Walk or stand for long periods of time
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
Understand the speech of another person
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
Keep your hand and arm steady while moving
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm)
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out their body
Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
Determine the distance between objects
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
Multitasking different work activities and shifting attention from one task to another
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and/or heat (non-weather)
Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

Dependability
Initiative
Adaptability/flexibility
Stress tolerance
Attention to detail
Self-control
Integrity
Cooperation
Concern for others
Social orientation

Job Duties

Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety and compliance with rules
Check quality of foods and supplies
Temp check all equipment and record data on specified forms
Coordinate timing of orders so that items served together
Write schedules for all Back of House staff and determine what stations line cooks are working
Assist in training all Back of House staff
Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Order materials and supplies
Manage food service operations or parts of operations
Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities
Record operational and production data
Schedule equipment maintenance and repair
Communicate with guests to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
Check the quantity and quality of received products
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation
Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
Recruit and interview Back of House candidates
Order food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
Plan, direct, or supervise food preparation or cooking activities
Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
Meet with guests to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets
Maintain Food Manager Certification
Maintain a positive and professional approach to coworkers and customers