Job Summary
A Chinese food residence chef is responsible for planning, preparingand cooking authentic, high-quality Chinese meals tailored to the preferences of the household, often with a focus on nutrition, varietyand dietary needs. Unlike restaurant chefs, they work in a private home, managing the kitchen and inventory
Key Responsibilities
Here is a detailed Job Description based on typical responsibilities and requirements:
Cook a variety of authentic Chinese dishes (e.g., Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Dim Sum) tailored to the family's tastes, including lunch, dinnerand snacks.
Develop weekly menus, ensuring a balance of flavors, nutritional value
Maintain inventory levels and manage kitchen budgets.
Maintain impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and organization in the kitchen, following all food safety standards
Plate and serve meals, ranging from casual family dining to formal dinner parties.
Proper care and usage of, for instance, work stations, steamersand rice cookers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience (usually 3-5+ years) as a Chinese chef, preferably with experience in high-end, private or luxury residential settings.
In-depth knowledge of traditional Chinese cooking techniques (stir-frying, steaming, braising, roasting).
Ability to create both traditional and modern, innovativeor fusion dishes.
High-level organizational skills, with the ability to work independently to manage all aspects of the kitchen.
Good communication skills to discuss meal preferences with the household, often in English.