Chef's role

1. A Chef
By Chef Devashish Pandey
Certified Culinary Instructor

2. Role of a Chef
• The chef must have many roles within the
kitchen because it takes skills and knowledge
to run a commercial kitchen
• Cooking is basic requirement of any chef.
• Chef must be able to define and refine the
food
• Able to create and innovate the recipes or dish

3. Manager and Leader
Manager
• As a Head Chef- He/she must be able to direct
and organise the kitchen.
• Able to set professional examples
Leader
• He/She manages both people and resources
• He/She also takes responsible to uplift the
knowldege and strength of staff

4. Professional Trait of a Chef
4Ps of a Good Chef
• Polite
• Punctual
• Positivity
• Productive

5. Continue…
• Energetic
• Flexible
• Team member

6. Personal Behaviour of a Chef
• Balance of
personal life and
professional life
• Maintain the
mental balance
• Maintain healthy
life style

7. Requirement of Knowledge
• Knowledge of Chemistry
• Food rules and regulations
• Good Personal Hygiene
• Accounting skills
• Balance diet
• Purchasing and Storage
• Equipment Handling
• Guest Interaction

8. Education/Training
• Apprenticeship
• Certificates
• Diploma
• Degree
• Masters