Job title: Chef de Partie
Salary: 32,947,000 GBP
Location: Braunton, Devon
Accommodation provided: Yes
Charge for accommodation: 75.00 GBP per week
Type of contract: Permanent
Hours
48 (4x 12-hour shifts)
Workplace description: This hotel features a spa, 2 swimming pools and a popular restaurant. The elegant rooms have modern, en suite bathrooms with free toiletries.
The Restaurant offers formal dining and a seasonal menu, and the casual Terrace Lounge has wonderful views. The hotel also has impressive health facilities, with a fitness centre and sauna. Exmoor National Park is only a 20-minute drive away and Dartmoor National Park can be reached in an hour.
As a Chef de Partie you will assist in running an efficient and profitable kitchen, using quality ingredients to inspire flavourful menus and prepare attractive food. You will prepare and cook dishes with guidance from the Head Chef or Senior Chef.
What will I be doing?
As a Chef de Partie, you will perform tasks and follow instructions given to you by a Head or Senior Chef. You are responsible for maintaining your kitchen station and equipment throughout your shift whilst showing a willingness to progress and deliver customer satisfaction through the dishes you prepare. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
* Responsible for the ordering of quality fresh and frozen food for daily and specific needs.
* Ensure the completion of requisitions and keep necessary stocktake records.
* Ensure deliveries are stored in the correct locations whilst in a timely manner, whilst being the keeper of keys.
* Maintain kitchen area and equipment, ensuring your station and utensils are in a hygienic condition at all times.
* Be prepared to prepare and envision varying menus, on some occasions menus will change daily.
* Deliver a speedy service whilst ensuring the quality and presentation of food.
* Consider portion control to minimise waste whilst preparing dishes.
* Understand and comply with company policy on HASAWA, HACCP, fire precautions, and legal requirements, and perform any other tasks that may be required from time to time.
* Establish relationships with attending kitchen staff and other members of staff through the hotel assisting in the delivery of service to customers.
* Be prepared to work in other establishments within the group from time and time, expanding your knowledge of varying kitchens and dishes.
What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job
* Ability to use your own initiative using quality ingredients to inspire dishes
* Good communication and leadership skills
* Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
* A neat and tidy appearance (hair and fingernails) and adherence to uniform requirements.
* Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
* Ability to show guidance to others to allow them to progress in their career
I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised.
Important Notes:
1. Applications should be made by email or phone.
2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!
3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.
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