The role of a Chef De Partie is to oversee a section of the kitchen, be it our stove, pans, or larder section. The CDP role will take charge of overseeing Cooks, making sure they work to our high standard in food and prep while reporting directly to our Sous Chef and Head Chef.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of a CDP will include the following key duties:
· Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, restaurant rules and policies and hygiene practice.
· Cook food in a timely manner to ensure service quality
· Modify recipes to meet customers special dietary needs and requests (for example reduce salt, remove dairy)
· Monitoring quality of each dish during cooking process to ensure appealing plate presentation as per restaurant menu
· Managing and training other junior kitchen staff
· Assisting Head Chef in the development of new menu items and maintaining the standard of current dishes
· Ensuring our hygiene standards are kept at a premium standard
· Assisting in ordering and ensuring stock has come in as per requested.
· Assisting in problem solving and alerting Head Chef of any maintenance issues.
· Monitoring waste control
· Monitoring food cost of goods
Relevant trade qualification is essential – Diploma in Hospitality / Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year full-time of relevant experience with skills in fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Melbourne VIC 3000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
* Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
* full-time: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person