Junior Chef De Partie
About this job
The Chef de Partie plays a vital role in our kitchen, overseeing a specific section and ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation. This position requires a skilled and creative individual who can work collaboratively with the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Responsibilities: -Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. Assist with basic tasks such as chopping vegetables, preparing salads, and portioning ingredients as instructed by the head chef.
-Section Management: Manage a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring timely preparation and service of all menu items.
-Quality Control: Maintain high standards for food quality, taste, and presentation. Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with recipes, portion sizes, and food safety regulations.
-Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring inventory levels, requisitioning supplies as needed, minimizing waste, and ensuring proper storage of food items.
-Training and Development: Collaborate with the culinary team to learn and share cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and safety protocols.
-Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate menu planning, special events, and catering functions.
Requirements: -Culinary Skills: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role, with a solid foundation in cooking techniques and food preparation.
-Creativity: Ability to develop and execute innovative, visually appealing dishes while adhering to taste and quality standards.
-Time Management: Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, capable of working efficiently under pressure and meeting deadlines.
-Team Player: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and other team members.
-Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new cooking methods, recipes, and kitchen procedures.
-Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment in a similar role.
-Education: Culinary school diploma or degree preferred.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen environment while contributing to the success of our culinary team. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, we invite you to apply.
Job Requirements
- Previous experience in a kitchen environment preferred. - Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment. - Ability to follow instructions and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Strong hygiene and cleanliness standards. - Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required. - Convictions case by case
- Days of work
- Monday - Sunday and public holidays Roster base Flexibility is a must (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $24-$25 per hour
- Job Category
- Chefs
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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