Chef De Partie - Cape Town
R
8.5k
per month
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
25-10-2014 4:02:28 PM
22-11-2014 4:02:28 PM
I am now in search of a very strong CDP who is strong in ALL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. The canidate I am looking for must have solid and sound experience in a 5 star property or Fine Dining Restaurant with a proven track record and excellent references. This property on your CV would be an oustanding achievement and will be great for your career moving forward. Main purpose:To be responsible for the running of the whole section and assist the senior chefs in managing the kitchen effectively. Duties & Responsibilities: Working with the Executive Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food both as to its preparation and its presentationWorking in all areas of the kitchenInform the senior chef on duty of anything which is broken or finishedPreparing the mise en place needed for service and ensuring that the kitchen is set up ready for service.Reporting directly to the Executive chef any problems that pertain to the kitchenAll food to be tasted on a daily basis.Provide outstanding and friendly service to the guests at all timesPlating of continental breakfast buffets, cooked breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner when needed and to the correct standard Stock Control:Receiving & checking the quality of produce delivered.Check all requisitions is strictly followed by other departmentsDiscuss all provisions-related problems directly with the Executive Chef on a daily basis.Check proper storage of all equipment.Efficient stock control including regular stock rotations of the Fish, Meat and Walking Fridges as well as the freezers.Reducing and controlling the amount of breakages and wastage in your areas of responsibility Hygiene, Health and Safety & Maintenance:Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all timesMaintaining hygiene standards in all areas of the Kitchen i.e. Dry store, Fridges etcEnsure that all equipment is clean and in good working orderMaintaining hygiene standards in all food preparation and restaurant back of house areasBe on the lookout for all maintenance issues and ensure that the correct persons are contacted and that the work is carried out to the correct standard Abilities and Skills:A Passion for cooking first and foremost and ambition to improve your skillsExcellent communication skills and the ability to communicate in EnglishEffective listening skillsExcellent interpersonal skills – may have to interact with guestsOrganisational skills - Ability to plan, coordinate, execute and follow upAbility to work alone and as part of a teamAbility to multitaskExcellent time management skillsAbility to motivate yourselfAble to work in all areas of the kitchen - Cold Kitchen, Pastry, Meat ,Fish and SaucesKnife skillsGood wine knowledge, able to understand food & wine pairingBasic knowledge of HACCP and HygieneFlexableAmbitiousMust be of sober habitsNeat and presentable Qualifications:Formal cookery diploma3 years experience in 5 * Hotel We are offering:R8 5006% pension paid by employee, 6% pension contribution by company30 consecutive days annual leave8 days off per month