CHEF DE PARTIE

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing and executing the preparation, cooking, and plating of hot dishes on a specific station in the kitchen. Lead a team of Commis chefs and kitchen assistants, ensuring the timely and consistent production of high-quality hot food items to meet the demands of service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the operation of your assigned hot cooking station, which may include grill, sauté, fryer, or other areas depending on the kitchen setup.

2. Coordinate cooking activities, ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and plating guidelines.

3. Prepare and cook a variety of hot dishes, including meats, seafoods, and vegetables, using appropriate cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, frying, roasting, and braising.

4. Monitor cooking time and temperatures, adjusting as needed to ensure that food is cooked to perfection and served at the proper temperature.

5. Plate and garnish hot dishes according to established presentation standards, ensuring that each plate is visually appealing and reflects the quality of the cuisine.

6. Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all components of a dish are prepared and assembled correctly before being sent out to the dining area.

7. Lead and supervise a team of Commis chefs, apprentices, and kitchen assistants assigned to your hot cooking station, providing guidance, instruction, and support as needed.

8. Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring that each team member understands their responsibilities and works efficiently to meet service deadlines.

9. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hot section, including work surfaces, cooking equipment, utensils, and storage areas.

10. Ensure that all cooking equipment and tools are cleaned, sanitized, and properly maintained according to kitchen standards.

11. Conduct regular quality checks on prepared dishes, including taste, texture, and appearance, to ensure that they meet the standards of the restaurant and customer expectations.

12. Address any issues or discrepancies promptly, collaborating with kitchen management to make necessary adjustments.

13. Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times, including proper handling of food, storage of ingredients, and cleaning of cooking equipment.

14. Performs other duties assigned.

Qualification, Experience & Knowledge

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or Line Cook in a professional kitchen environment, with a focus on hot food preparation.

· In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen operations.

· Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities to coordinate cooking activities and meet service deadlines.

· Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.

· Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your Nationality?
• Do you have a valid Food Handling Certificate?
• You can join immediately?
• Overall total work of Experience
• How may year experience do you have as a Chef De Partie?
• How much is your expected salary?

Work Location: In person