Chef de Partie at Farm Girl
Farm Girl have an exciting opportunity for a full time Chef de Partie to join their team. We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in the hospitality industry, who shares a passion in healthy, wholesome and nourishing food.
Roles Responsibilities & Duties
* Approach - Maintain an enthusiastic, engaged, and passionate approach to food and great service, with the ability to cope under pressure. Set a professional example to other staff, emphasising quality and efficiency.
* Training – Keeping updated and participate in training of:
o Preparation and plating of all food items
o knowledge of menu.
o Full understanding of all ingredients used.
o Food hygiene standards.
o Health & safety.
* Teamwork and communication – Understanding the importance of teamwork
* Cleanliness – Ensure the kitchen maintains the highest levels of cleanliness, organisation and hygiene at all times.
* Food presentation – Ensure food presentation is exceptional and consistent with all dishes plated up in an exciting and dynamic manner.
* Stock ordering and control – efficient communication with the kitchen team or General Manager to ensure sufficient daily stock.
* Equipment – Maintain kitchen equipment and report breakages accordingly.
* Logistics – process improvements and suggestions for better workflow during busy/quiet times.
* Wastage and stock rotation – monitor and record all wastage.
* Health and safety - understand and upkeep current health and safety and licensing legislation.
Role Requirements
* At least 2 years of experience in a kitchen.
* Knowledge in prepping meat and fish from scratch.
* An excellent standard of cooking skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Experience of working on a cold/hot section.
What’s in it for you?
* Working with experienced and highly qualified chefs.
* Training to assist your kitchen career.
* Opportunities for growth and development within our fast-growing company.
* 20 holidays + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
* 50% discount in all Farm Girl sites.
* Meal and hot drinks on shift.