Chef de Partie

Job Summary

The Chef de Partie will work as part of the busy kitchen team, providing a full catering service to the College.

Key Responsibilities

Run a section of the kitchen, taking responsibility for the workload, keeping up standards and organizing ordering for the section with the help of the Storekeeper.

Assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes to the highest standards.

Ensure that the kitchen area, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.

Work efficiently and safely.

Liaise effectively with other staff on the team, Front of House and from other College departments.

Maintain professional communications with other related departments.

Ensure that the cleaning schedule is adhered to.

Ensure prepared food is stored correctly following proper temperature checks and labelling and storing.

In the absence of a section chef, provide cover as required.

Liaise effectively with external service providers such as delivery staff.

Be aware of food allergies and the appropriate measures in place to deal with these.

Work to and maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post-holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required, and all employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the College.

General Responsibilities

Take part in the College’s appraisal scheme and to undertake training as required.

Be responsible for your own health and safety in the workplace.

Fully comply with all the College’s policies including equality of opportunity and data protection.

Undertake any other reasonable request or duties commensurate with your post.

Person Specification

Practical experience working in a busy kitchen

Ability to produce high standards of food

Strong attention to detail

Smart appearance

Honest, reliable and flexible

Good customer service skills

Knowledge of COSHH

NVQ level 1/2/3 in Professional Cookery (or working towards)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus

Benefits:

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay