WE’RE HIRING! CHEF DE PARTIE WANTED!

Are you passionate about food and looking for your next opportunity in a vibrant kitchen setting? Join our Restaurant team within our busy Garden Centre!
We’re on the lookout for a Chef de Partie to support the day-to-day running of our kitchen.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen with a strong culinary background (at least 2 years’ experience).
• Culinary certificate or diploma desirable.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations. Food safety/hygiene certification desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also possessing strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  Contract: This is a permanent, full-time role.
  Salary: From £12.61 per hour (depending on experience / qualifications)
  Hours: Weekly working hours and shift pattern to be confirmed via a rota-basis. Will include weekend working. No evening working involved!

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual who will contribute to our Kitchen team and uphold our commitment to quality food preparation and service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring the quality, consistency and production of areas of responsibility in the kitchen.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality and training any Demi-Chef de Parties or Commis Chefs working with you.
• Helping the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop new dishes and menus.
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and complying with the legal requirements of health and safety.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• To be responsible that deliveries from stores or from or to outlets are properly checked with an emphasis on quality, quantity and food safety.
• Supervising the work of Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.
• Producing consistent, high quality plates of foods.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and hygienically safe.
• Assisting the Head Chef with weekly stock takes and stock rotation.