Job Details
The Company and the Role:
The Company is setting a new benchmark by combining local produce and a table service restaurant
They are currently seeking a permanent Chef de Partie for their restaurant just outside Andover, someone with a passion for good food that is ready to continue developing their career.
The restaurant is table service with a full menu served from breakfast till lunch with cream teas proving to be very popular throughout the day. All food is cooked fresh to order and the emphasis being on good quirky presentation using seasonal ingredients. All meals are prepared daily in their kitchens using fresh meat, fish and seasonal produce. These are sourced from their own farm shop on site but also use where possible, local producers and suppliers.
Key Features of the Role:
As a Chef de Partie you get to oversee a section of the kitchen, be it pastry, butchery, fish, sauces, vegetables and so on. Chances are that you`ll be cooking great English cuisine.
You will be expected to create and develop and set the highest standards of food quality and consistency.
You will be a great team player with good organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a very busy environment, enhancing the company’s reputation for consistently preparing cooking and presenting dishes to the right quality that is second to none.
Helping the Sous Chef and Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus.
Managing and training any Demi-Chef de Parties or Commis Chefs working with you.
Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
Ensuring you and the team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
Knowledge and Skills:
Be an accomplished CDP or Demi CDP
Have good knowledge off all sections of the kitchen including food preparation, afternoon tea, sandwiches/paninis, larder and breakfast sections.
Familiar with all current legislation’s regarding food hygiene, safety, risk assessments etc.
Make sure your section is clean, tidy at all times and organised ready for the day ahead.
Have the skills and confidence to producing menu orders keeping to their specifications
Ideally with experience of working in a fresh food kitchen at a similar level, or a Commis Chef looking to move up to the next level.
Your practical Chef de Partie experience should ideally be supported by some form of catering qualification.
Previous experience in a similar role requiring a broad food knowledge and precise attention to detail is essential.
What’s on Offer?
Salary of £8 - £9 per hour
Share of tips for kitchen and front of house staff
Generous staff discount
Uniform provided
Free parking
The opportunity to be part of an exciting new venture with career progression and training opportunities
Once fully staff at least 1 weekend off a month
Great working hours, 5 days a week, 08.00am – 16.30pm
Applicants Please Note:
Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Chef.
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