Chef de Partie
Company: Milk Beach, Soho
Location:
London
United Kingdom
Date Posted: 2024-11-23 00:04:12
Salary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Milk Beach, Soho sits in the heart of Soho on Greek Street. This space is a Chef’s dream with a sparkling new kitchen and fresh build up. Food at Milk Beach is about using the highest quality seasonal ingredients in dishes inspired by the diverse cultures that make up modern Australian cuisine.
As a company we pride ourselves on supporting our team’s whole work-life experience. We foster their creativity, feed their passions, and support their drive for success. We offer flexibility and reasonable industry hours with a highly competitive compensation package. We care about our teams and that isn’t just talk. We put it into action and all our work.
Chef de Partie
Chef de Partie is a skilled culinary position responsible for overseeing a specific section or station in the kitchen. Working collaboratively with the culinary team to prepare and plate dishes to the highest standards while adhering to established recipes and culinary techniques. The Chef de Partie is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of their station, ensuring that all food safety and sanitation standards are met as well as the ability to guide and follow operating procedures of Milk Beach.
Qualifications
- Proven culinary experience, typically 2-5 years in a professional kitchen and/or Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and culinary terminology.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots or pans.
- Ability to work all sections in the kitchen.
1. Food Preparation:
- Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
- Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and of high quality.
- Execute cooking techniques with precision and consistency.
- Oversee a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., sauté, grill, pastry) and manage all aspects of food preparation for that station.
- Maintain stock levels, replenish ingredients, and notify the Sous Chef or Head Chef of any shortages.
- Ensure that all dishes leaving their station meet the restaurant's presentation and taste standards.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Control and organise all incoming orders.
- To process all incoming orders immediately and organise in walk in.
- Maintain a clean and organised station, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Properly label and store ingredients. FIFO (Stock Rotation)
- Coordinate with other members of the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Assist in training junior kitchen staff.
- Collaborate with the Sous Chef or Head Chef to develop new dishes or improve existing ones within their station.
- Follow all health and safety regulations, including food handling and storage guidelines.
- The ability to stick to Milk Beach behavioural and general guidelines.
- Treating staff respectfully, not raising voice or making individuals within the team both mentally and physically.
- A willingness to learn quickly able to handle pressure, and make quick decisions when unexpected situations arise. To have an ability to work multiple sections.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE) & benefits
- Closed major Holidays (Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day)
- Great chances to learn from a highly experienced leadership team
- Career development and educational support
- Personalised recognition schemes
- Friendly and motivating team environment
- Flexibility and work/life balance
- An inclusive and diverse workforce
- Meals, softs, coffees, and teas while on shift
What we expect from you:
- Warm personality and positive attitude
- A great team player, a "can do" smile and attitude
- A quick learner, adaptable and curious
- A drive to grow and succeed
- Experience in high standard kitchens
- Able to share their skills and knowledge with others
- Strong Australian, and/or Southeast Asian culinary experience preferred
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