Demi Chef de Partie
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY: Assist the assigned Chef de Partie/Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef in all duties. Act in place of Chef de Partie and/or Sous Chef in their absence, following standard recipes and cooking techniques while acting professionally and following all safety and sanitation standards. A LITTLE ABOUT YOU: Present initiative and ingenuity with only general supervision. Maintain an optimistic personality to handle a high-pressure environment. Exhibit a sense of Maturity and Leadership while functionally multi-tasking with speed and grace. You maintain a clean work station and assist with prep and cleaning. Possess a working knowledge of the front and back of the house. Assist other team members as needed and any reasonable requests from management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and a 2 Year Culinary Degree or commensurate experience 5+ years in the culinary industry.
- Must be able to read and prepare standardized recipes according to Chef’s specifications.
- Possess and exhibit an understanding of proper food handling, equipment and utensils.
- Ability to work cooperatively thereby creating smooth operations in the kitchen.
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of organization remaining detail oriented.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow associates, supervisors, managers and staff.
- Must be able to sustain a fast pace while staying focused on the finest of details.
- Take pride in being the final ‘inspector’ for our product, approving it before it is presented to the guest.
- Must be able to understand and utilize Shore Lodge’s expeditor system.
- Know the facilities fire and safety standards and operation of kitchen and fire response equipment.
- Able to function with prolonged periods of standing and walking in hot kitchen environment.
Nice To Haves
- Present initiative and ingenuity with only general supervision.
- Maintain an optimistic personality to handle a high-pressure environment.
- Exhibit a sense of Maturity and Leadership while functionally multi-tasking with speed and grace.
- Possess a working knowledge of the front and back of the house.
- Assist other team members as needed and any reasonable requests from management.
Responsibilities
- Read, understand and execute standardized recipes as well as development of new recipes.
- Assist Chef’s in food requisition to ensure sufficient inventory while minimizing waste.
- Ensure attractive placement of food items, show pieces etc… on display where required.
- Receive food / event orders and prepare them to specifications.
- Make logical decisions relating to par levels.
- Possess the ability to read banquet BEO.
- Set up daily mis-en-place.
- Send for requisitioned items from storeroom, personally verifying both quantity and quality.
- Supervise the general cleaning and proper handling of food leftovers after meal services.
- Reorganize refrigerators, re-stock items up to par and reorganize section for next meal preparation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
