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 By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment