Demi Chef de Partie

Job Summary:

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in the kitchen, assisting the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes. You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, cleanliness, and organization are maintained. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the culinary field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients, sauces, and mise en place for your designated kitchen section, ensuring that all items are prepared to the highest standards
• Execute cooking tasks according to recipes and standards set by the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef, ensuring the consistent quality and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, including proper storage and labeling of ingredients, regular cleaning, and sanitizing of equipment and work surfaces
• Ensure that all dishes leaving your section are of the highest quality, properly cooked, and well-presented.
• Collaborate with other members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service, assisting in plating and coordinating orders during busy periods.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for menu improvements, new dishes, and special promotions to enhance the culinary offerings.
• Strictly follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines, including HACCP principles, to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff, ensuring they understand and follow the kitchen's standards and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling food inventory levels, informing the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef of any shortages or excesses.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie in a reputable kitchen.
• Culinary school diploma or equivalent culinary certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary terminology.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Supervision of staff

• Undertake the responsibilities of the Chef de Partie in his absence.
• Conduct on-the-job training for junior staff.
• Uphold a warm and friendly working environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Behavioral Characteristics:

• Secondary education completed.
• Three years’ experience in food preparation and demonstration cooking.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision and direction
• Good working skills in Hot section of kitchen, with good knowledge of various international cuisines.
• Basic food hygiene certified.
• Similar experience of 1-2 years working in a reputed 4/5-star hotel or catering company.
• Hotel Graduate/ Diploma holder.
• Be able to read, write and speak in English language.
• Can work for buffet, A la carte and bulk production.
• Can manage to multitask at the same time.

Cuisine:

• Asian and Western

Job Type: Full-time