Senior Chef De Partie - Mpumalanga Verfied

R 8 500 - 10 500 per month Mpumalanga, Kwazulu-Natal Mpumalanga, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 20-07-2015 4:14:38 PM
17-08-2015 4:14:38 PM
Our wonderful client - A 5* Game Lodge in the Mpumalanga area is looking for a Senior Chef de PartiePurpose: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 Lodges 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 the Lodges Standards of ExcellenceEnsuring that the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen is of the highest standardCorrect use and maintenance of kitchen equipmentMaintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standardsManagement of dustbins and recyclingCommunication with kitchen and lodge front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the departmentTraining and development in terms of kitchen skillsAchieving 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 positionUnderstanding of kitchen procedure and timing requirements and the ability to plan accordinglyA passion for chefing and kitchen-related duties and be determined to grow in this areaGood communication skillsMatric qualificationUnderstanding of health and hygiene issuesKnowledge of safety procedures and the use of fire fighting equipmentFirst aid trainingThe ability to deal with constructive criticismShould you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please assume your application unsuccessful.

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