CHEF – Fiji Corrections Service (FCS)

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS – CHEF

Job Description: CHEF – Fiji Corrections Service (FCS)

Position Title: CHEF

Reports to: Officer in Charge

Indirect Reports: Correction Officers, Inmates, Duty Officers and External Suppliers

Salary Band: FCS45 [$27,457.00-$48,689.00]

POSITION PURPOSE

The Chef is responsible for the management of all meals at their designated institution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure that all meals prepared are balance on daily basis
  • Ensure the right quantity and quality of inmates meals are prepared and served
  • Ensure all meals are dietary checked in accordance to minimum dietary scale standard
  • Ensure to monitor a clean working environment and oversee that all utensils used are hygienically clean
  • Monitor safety and security within the area of operation
  • Ensure that no dealings is conducted between cooks and other inmates
  • Distribute the ration to different scales
  • Collect ration from the divisional ration clerk
  • Ensure that all ingredients use are to be the best to avoid wastages supply
  • Provide technical/professional advice to clients and other stakeholders
  • Conduct research and compile reports for management
  • Responsible for unlocking and parade of cooks every morning
  • Supervises all prisoners assigned to the kitchen for duties
  • Uphold primary role as Correction Officer in maintaining safety and security of the institution when the need arise
  • Liaises with ration clerk and storeman on daily rations for meals
  • Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
  • Collaborate with other teams in organization for the benefit of the organization
  • Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards
  • Uphold and demonstrate the image value and values
  • Comply to health and safety compliance
  • Ability to proper handle, accounting and safety of kitchen tools at all times
  • Operationally compliant to the organization policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma/Certificate in Culinary Arts, Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Bachelors’ Degree in Culinary Arts/Hospital Management and other relevant related fields. Appointment as Custodial Officers for 03 years and above. Attained competency in promotional course. Consistently good report and ability to supervise and control pers and inmates under his or her command.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

  • All meals served meets the dietary scale standard for inmates and is complied with the Health and Safety standards.
  • Positive feedback, reviews, or surveys on food quality, taste and presentation
  • Measure food ratio for inmates
  • Reduced food waste through efficient use of ingredients, portion control, and inventory management.
  • Kitchen efficiency and productivity
  • Health and Safety compliance
  • Menu development and Innovation
  • Use local and sustainable ingredients
  • Minimize resource consumption in the kitchen, contributing to cost savings and sustainability efforts.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Master a wide range of cooking techniques
  • Precise in chopping, dicing, and slicing ingredients efficiently and safely
  • Ability to create new dishes or modify existing recipes while balancing flavors, textures, and presentation
  • In-depth knowledge of ingredients, food plating and presentation
  • Creative Menu Design
  • Cost-Effective menu creation
  • Keep track of stock levels and ensuring that ingredients are fresh and readily available
  • Manage and lead kitchen staff
  • Address and resolve conflicts in the kitchen quickly and efficiently
  • Teach new skills, recipes, and techniques while nurturing their professional development
  • Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Ability to handle high-stress environments and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Chef will work within correctional facilities and ensure smooth kitchen operations, deliver balance diet, supervise inmates, and well organized.

Flexible hours may be required, including weekend or emergency shifts.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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