AddressChef de Partie vacancy at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel, Suffolk
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel, Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, Leiston, IP16 4H
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel are looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.
This is a full time role.
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000pa
Overall Job Purpose:
This is a development role for an experienced Commis Chef with some formal qualifications. The job holder may have responsibility for running a specific section of the kitchen.
Main Responsibilities
Customer Focus
- Work closely with the team to deliver the highest possible standard of service to guests.
- Adopt a 'put the customer first' attitude at all times.
- Respect other members of the team.
- Be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the kitchen.
Key Tasks
- Be responsible for a specific area of the kitchen.
- Work with the Head Chef/Sous Chef to plan menus and dishes.
- Order stocks and supplies from approved suppliers.
- Ensure that stocks and supplies are of an acceptable, high quality.
- Ensure that stock is rotated on a first in, first out basis.
- Ensure that food is dated, stored correctly and at the right temperature.
- Carry out temperature checks at the start of each shift.
- Carry out all mise en place for the following shift/day before going off duty.
- Ensure all mise en place check lists are complete before service begins.
- Ensure that prepared food is of the right quality and that the presentation of all dishes is to the required standard set by the Head Chef.
- Cover of breakfast duties.
- Assist with the preparation of staff meals.
- Supervise and provide support ad guidance to Commis Chefs within area.
- Assist with training of other team members.
- Ensure that equipment is used safely and in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Know and understand fire, health, safety and food hygiene requirements and procedures.
- Report anything that is faulty, damaged or which could cause a hazard either to colleagues or customers.
Key Performance Measures
- Attendance and time-keeping.
- Consistent achievement of food preparation standards.
- Guest comments/feedback.
- Relationships with other members of staff.
Special Requirements
- Be willing to continue development training and/or to work towards a formal qualification.
- Have up to date food hygiene certificates.
- Wear a uniform.
- Be able to work flexibly – working shifts, weekends and bank holidays when required.
- Be willing to provide cover in other hotels within the group when required.
The job holder may also, from time to time, be asked to undertake other tasks and responsibilities which are not listed in this job description, but which are commensurate with and in the spirit of the post.
