Cookery NC II UNIT 1: Introduction to Professional Cookery
LESSON 1: The Kitchen Department Introduction
LESSON 1: The Kitchen Department
LESSON 1: The Kitchen Department
TOPIC 1: Organizational Structure in the Kitchen
TOPIC 1: Organizational Structure in the Kitchen Kitchen Staff (1 )
TOPIC 1: Organizational Structure in the Kitchen Kitchen Staff (2 )
TOPIC 1: Organizational Structure in the Kitchen Kitchen Staff (3 )
TOPIC 1: Organizational Structure in the Kitchen Kitchen Staff (4 )
TOPIC 1: Organizational Structure in the Kitchen Example of a Kitchen Organization
TOPIC 2: Knowing your Role as a Kitchen Staff To be able to perform your duties properly, you must understand your role in the organization. Here are some ways to help you know your duties and responsibilities as a kitchen staff.
Organizational Structure This refers to how members are situated in an organization. Organizational structures will not only help you find your place in an organization but will also help you identify the chain of command and the flow of authority in an establishment .
Contracts and Job Descriptions A contract is a written document that states the description of your job, the scope of your responsibilities, and the terms of your employment. This is usually provided by your employer before you start working. Other than your main responsibilities, there may be times when you are required to perform other side duties as deemed necessary .
On-the-job Training OJT or on the job training will let you familiarize yourself with the function of each staff or each department and the processes inside the organization through hands-on work experience. OJTs can be required for interns or new staff and even to old staff members if a new policy or system is being implemented .
Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), Policies and Procedures These are set of instructions that indicate the appropriate actions to be undertaken for any possible workplace situation. SOPs may be set by the establishment, the industry, and sometimes by a concerned government agency .
Daily Task Sheets, Direct Requests and Observation A daily task sheet is document detailing the activities that you have to undertake throughout your shift. This is usually handed to the staff or posted in bulletins before the service or the shift starts. Meanwhile , direct requests and observations will show you tasks that need to be addressed immediately, depending on the event or what you feel based on any given situation .