Junior Chef de Partie

Junior Chef de Partie

Newbury

Working Hours: Wednesday to Sunday – 37.5 hours

Free Accommodation

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Chef de Partie to join our client based in Newbury.

Key Skills and Experience

• You will need to have worked in a kitchen and trained as a Commis Chef and be of a basic CDP level
• Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section
• Assisting the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
• Preparing meat and fish
• Assisting with the management of health and safety
• Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
• Knowledge and ability to run a section
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to produce good quality food in all sections good oral communication
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards

Education and Training (Preferred)

• City & Guilds - Catering (work experience whilst training could be accepted)
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Minimum 1 years relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Understandable level of English spoken and written

Benefits

• Tronc Tips
• Career progression and Training
• Staff meal per shift

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