Chef de Partie
Job Introduction
Job Purpose
To produce all catering services at the required times to the company’s standards, within the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets. To take responsibility of your section and support the kitchen in the absence of the Senior Chefs.
Role Responsibility
Accountabilities or “What you have to do”
To ensure that the Company's and statutory regulations regarding hygiene, safety, and cleanliness are complied with and all tasks undertaken according to Safeguard and government regulations
To ensure the prompt service of all meals and services at the required times, to the company’s standard and client expectation in conjunction with the Chef Manager
To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current trends and are within budgetary restraints.
To assist in the preparation of menus, relating to your work environment and the company
Develop a positive employee relations environment with all team members
To ensure that all goods are correctly stored and comply with Health & Safety legislation
To maintain records and carry out all necessary temperature checks in accordance with Sodexo company policy
To receive any necessary training, meetings and briefings to complete your job responsibilities to the Company and Client standards
Rotate stock in accordance with company policy to ensure the efficiency of the unit
To carry out any reasonable request by management pertaining to the service to the client and company
On the job training/support for junior team members
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
- Strong financial understanding
- Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
- Personal innovation and passion
- Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
- Strong communication, and negotiation skills
- Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
- Relevant qualification and training
Package Description
- We operate Demand Led Scheduling that will be discussed in detail at interview
- Essential - 706 1 / 2 / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with proven experience in a similar environment would be advantageous
- Working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, early / late shifts on an alternating weekly rota, as a guide early shift starts at 06.00 and late shift finishes ar 21.15
- Saturday morning working as required
- The successful Chef will be working on the sauce, vegetable, preparation and sweet sections for approx 400+ covers to Sodexo specified standards
- Serving on busy counters and tills
- Related administrative duties
- Cleaning and hygiene duties
- Excellent communication skills are essential, both verbal and written, along with versatility and flexibility to enable us to provide our Clients and customers with an excellent level of service and customer care.