Chefs

Chefs design menus, create dishes and oversee the planning, organization preparation and cooking of meals in hotels, restaurants and other eating places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in private households.

Skill level: Skilled

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  • The majority of Chefs earn a salary between GH₵501 and GH₵3,680 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Chefs ranges from GH₵501 to GH₵1,490.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between GH₵826 and GH₵2,421 per month.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Planning and developing recipes and menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dieticians, kitchen and waiting staff
  • Supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks and other workers engaged in food preparation
  • Inspecting supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformity with established standards
  • Determining how food should be presented, and creating decorative food displays
  • Instructing cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
  • Participating in the recruitment of kitchen staff and monitoring their performance
  • Preparing, seasoning and cooking speciality foods and complex dishes
  • Explaining and enforcing hygiene and food safety regulations

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