We are currently looking for full time Chef de Partie for our Avoca Arthur St, Belfast location. The ideal candidate would ideally have general Chef de Partie experience working in a fast paced service environment.
This role is for immediate start, 5 days per week and is a permanent full-time contract.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation)
* Assist with menu planning and menu costings to ensure that the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved, eliminating waste where possible.
* Assist with food orders in line with company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used.
* To ensure that any Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception.
* To lead the performance of the team to deliver the highest standards of food for our clients.
* To share responsibility with the Head Chef for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit.
* To ensure that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperatures are recorded on the appropriate charts.
* To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate.
* To review the kitchen hazard list every week with the Head Chef.
* To maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff.
Key Requirements:
* Relevant culinary qualification
* 1-2 years' experience in a Professional kitchen.
* Experience in industrial catering.
* Experience of H.A.C.C.P. documentation
* Experience of menu planning
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
* Professional and Courteous manner
* Ability to manage multiple tasks
* Ability to deal and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all levels
* Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral
* Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage food costings and ensure budgets are met
Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills:
* Food safety
* Food Preparation
* Culinary Skills