Chef de Partie (pastry)

Location: Rockliffe, Darlington
Salary: £30,451 per annum
Hours: Fulltime - 40 hours per week, including weekends
Reporting to: Head Chef and Sous Chef
Responsible for: Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Chef Team, to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and that you’re allocated section operates in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner. To lead and control the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities of the Chef de Partie:

• Understand the gross profit targets within the kitchen and aim to achieve them through portion and wastage control
• Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation adhered to
• Be able to work as a team member and communicate effectively at all levels
• Willingly attend job chats with senior team members
• Participate willingly in organised training sessions within the hotel and own department
• Display a positive “can do attitude” to Senior Chefs and the Front of House team
• Be flexible and adaptable, being prepared to work in another of the resort’s kitchens when business demands
• Train, coach and aid the development of junior chefs within the kitchen
• Monitor the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to the Rockliffe standard
• Exceed customer expectations by responding positively to special requests and specific dietary requirements
• Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability
• Follow prepared job lists from the previous shift
• Check all fridges to ensure they are stocked with the necessary ingredients in preparation for service and highlight any stock shortages to a senior chef
• Be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure, to willingly undertake any tasks when requested by a senior member of the team
• Be creative to help with suggestions on new menus and dish ideas