Chef de Partie
Location: Rockliffe, Darlington
Salary: £30,451 per annum
Hours: Fulltime - 40 hours per week, including weekends
Reporting to: Head Chef and Sous Chef
Responsible for: Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join the Chef Team, to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and that youre allocated section operates in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner. To lead and control the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
Key responsibilities of the Chef de Partie:
Understand the gross profit targets within the kitchen and aim to achieve them through portion and wastage control
Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation adhered to
Be able to work as a team member and communicate effectively at all levels
Willingly attend job chats with senior team members
Participate willingly in organised training sessions within the hotel and own department
Display a positive can do attitude to Senior Chefs and the Front of House team
Be flexible and adaptable, being prepared to work in another of the resorts kitchens when business demands
Train, coach and aid the development of junior chefs within the kitchen
Monitor the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to the Rockliffe standard
Exceed customer expectations by responding positively to special requests and specific dietary requirements
Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability
Follow prepared job lists from the previous shift
Check all fridges to ensure they are stocked with the necessary ingredients in preparation for service and highlight any stock shortages to a senior chef
Be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure, to willingly undertake any tasks when requested by a senior member of the team
Be creative to help with suggestions on new menus and dish ideas
About Us:
Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Te...
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