Where can you find qualified {role_name}?

What are the best practices for headhunting {role_name}?

How to shortlist candidates?

Once you have started to get applications from applicants, a thorough screening process and shortlisting of prospects will help you make the most of your time spent with the most qualified ones. 

Automated shortlisting tools :

Automated screening quickly filters out unqualified candidates, saving time for manual review. This allows the manual process to focus on the most promising candidates, ensuring the best ones are considered for further evaluation.

Screening questions to auto-shortlist based on predefined criteria

like qualifications, location, experience, and skills. Either use job board or use an ATS such as whitecarrot. Here are some questions for {role_name}

• How many years of experience do you have with food preparation?
  • Auto-reject if less than 2 years.
• How many years of experience do you have in kitchen management?
  • Auto-reject if less than 2 years.
• Are you located within the specified location or willing to work remotely?
  • Auto-reject if not willing to work remotely or relocate if required.

Skill based question to auto shortlist candidate

Analyze the skill test data to automatically shortlist top-performing applicants. (recommended screening test time - 15 minutes). Here are some skill test questions for {role_name}

Food Preparation Skills

Proficiency in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes. Some sample questions:

• What is the ideal temperature to cook a medium-rare steak?
  • A) 120°F,
  • B) 135°F,
  • C) 150°F,
  • D) 165°F
• Which of the following is a mother sauce in classical French cuisine?
  • A) Hollandaise,
  • B) Pesto,
  • C) Marinara,
  • D) Tzatziki
• How long should you let bread dough rest before baking?
  • A) 10 minutes,
  • B) 1 hour,
  • C) 4 hours,
  • D) Overnight

Kitchen Management Skills

Ability to manage kitchen operations and staff efficiently. Some sample questions

• What is the primary purpose of a kitchen brigade system?
  • A) To manage inventory,
  • B) To organize kitchen staff roles,
  • C) To plan menus,
  • D) To serve customers
• How do you handle a situation where a key ingredient is out of stock?
  • A) Cancel the dish,
  • B) Use a substitute ingredient,
  • C) Inform the customer,
  • D) All of the above
• What is the best way to ensure food safety in the kitchen?
  • A) Regularly clean surfaces,
  • B) Properly store food,
  • C) Train staff on safety protocols,
  • D) All of the above

Culinary Arts

Expertise in various cooking techniques and presentations. Some sample questions:

• What is the purpose of deglazing a pan?
  • A) To clean the pan,
  • B) To add flavor to a sauce,
  • C) To thicken a sauce,
  • D) To cool down the pan
• How do you achieve a crispy skin on roasted chicken?
  • A) Cook at low temperature,
  • B) Use a lot of oil,
  • C) Pat the skin dry before cooking,
  • D) Cover with foil
• Which knife is best for filleting fish?
  • A) Chef’s knife,
  • B) Paring knife,
  • C) Boning knife,
  • D) Serrated knife

Note - Auto reject candidates if scores less than 70% in this section

One way video interview

Use tools like hirevue, whitecarrot.io to ask candidates pre-recorded questions about their experience and skills.

Use sample question given in scorecard.

Collect other information 

Collect data from shortlisted candidates, such as salary expectations and visa status.

Manual candidate profile shortlisting:

Thoroughly review the CVs of the top scoring candidates from the automated process

Look for evidence of the required skills, experience, and achievements

Review the candidate’s portfolio or GitHub repositories to see examples of their work.