Chef de Partie - weekly pay
Location: Exeter EX2 8XU
Salary: £13.00 per hour plus TRONC
Hotel: The Devon Hotel
Hours per week: 30 - 42.5
Deadline to apply: 29/3/25
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. Work for Brend Collection and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, share of staff tips, staff discounts and paid holidays.
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, 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.
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