What do a saute chef do?

- Prepares various dishes using saute cooking techniques

- Cooks meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, and legumes

- Prepares sauces, marinates, and seasonings

- Monitors food during cooking and adjusts as necessary

- Maintains a clean and organized work area

- Complies with health and safety standards

Duties of a Saute Chef:

- Receives fresh ingredients and stores them properly

- Prepares ingredients for sauteing, including cutting and chopping

- Selects and prepares appropriate saute pans and utensils

- Controls heat levels and monitors cooking times

- Adds ingredients at appropriate times to ensure proper doneness

- Plates sautee dishes for presentation and service

- Keeps up with food trends and techniques

- Collaborates with other kitchen staff to ensure efficiency

- Cleans and sanitizes equipment after use

- Reports any issues or concerns to the head chef