Chef de Partie, Kruger Park
Salary: Negotiable
Area: Mpumalanga – Kruger National Park
Purpose:
The chef de partie provides a service to the kitchen department. The chef de partie is fully responsible for the preparation of assigned menu items to set standards and carrying out assigned kitchen duties and is accountable to the Head Chef for these.
The main purpose of the chef de partie is to ensure that quality food is produced in a hygienic environment, in line with the required Standards. Portion control must be exercised according to the number of guests dining and stock rotation in terms of the mise-en-place used in preparation of dishes.
All kitchen equipment must be cared for, with breakages kept to an absolute minimum. Any equipment maintenance issues must be reported to the Head Chef immediately.
The chef de partie is also responsible to continually grow in terms of kitchen knowledge and skills and to discuss any training requirements with the Head Chef. The chef de partie must adhere to health and hygiene standards and ensuring that they play their part in the recycling process.
Finally, the chef de partie must hand over responsibilities and requests to the next shift coming on duty and ensure that they receive a handover form the previous shift when coming on duty.
This position is accountable to the Head Chef.
Scope of work:
In broad terms the chef de partie oversees the following key result areas:
Preparation of food in line with Standards of Excellence
Ensuring that the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen is of the highest standard
Correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment
Maintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standards
Management of dustbins and recycling
Communication with kitchen and lodge front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the department
Training and development in terms of kitchen skills
Achieving service excellence though teamwork
As such the person filling this position needs to have:
A minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a senior CDP position
Understanding of kitchen procedure and timing requirements and the ability to plan accordingly
A passion for chefing and kitchen-related duties and be determined to grow in this area
Good communication skills
Matric qualification
Understanding of health and hygiene issues
Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of fire fighting equipment
First aid training
The ability to deal with constructive criticism
Standard Company Benefits:
Cost to Company Package
Live in
Meals provided
Uniform provided
Forward your application and include the following to:
Reference letters Portfolio of your cooking experience of fine dining meals. Copy of your ID Document Ref: CT001921/TRS
Recruiter: Placement Partners