Chef de Partie (Invercargill)

Amigos is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Invercargill team

30 to 40 hours per week in a friendly and progressive business with opportunities for personal and professional growth and an epic employee reward program!

Chef de Partie

PURPOSE

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• To cook alongside others to produce bulk preparations and a la carte orders.
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• To oversee all aspects of the kitchen section assigned to you, ensuring that the quality of all products presented to customers and staff meets establishment standards.
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• To progress the skills of junior employees in the kitchen.
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SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Maintain establishment policies and procedures, following all recipes and instructions in good spirits.
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• Set and maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.
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• Write specials to establishment standard.
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• Give basic food cost on these specials when requested.
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• Ensure all equipment and work environments are operated in a safe manner.
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• Order food and non-food items.
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• Keep food & labour costs to establishment requirements.
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• Uphold morale in the kitchen.
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• Manage & rotate stock.
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• Responsible for the operation and organization of all food preparation areas assigned to you.
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SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

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• A positive and enthusiastic manner.
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• Excellent skills in cookery techniques and ability to execute them under pressure.
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• Ability to delegate effectively.
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• 2 or more years relevant experience OR a certificate in professional cookery Level 4
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