Chef de partie

Job summary

Responsible for supervising kitchen staff and preparing high-quality Italian cuisine for regular service and special events. Tasks include creating recipes, planning menus, and training staff in cooking techniques and food handling.

Job details

Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience Work setting Catering firm Tasks Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Create new recipes Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Leading/instructing individuals Supervise kitchen staff and helpers Inspect kitchens and food service areas Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Determine the size of food portions and costs Cuisine specialties Italian cuisine Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Leadership Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Organized Reliability Team player Employment terms options Evening Shift Employment terms options Morning Day Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

What you’ll do

Responsible for supervising kitchen staff and preparing high-quality Italian cuisine for regular service and special events. Tasks include creating recipes, planning menus, and training staff in cooking techniques and food handling.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a catering environment. Candidates must be able to work under pressure in a physically demanding, fast-paced setting.

Listed skills

• Cost Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Italian Cuisine
• Menu Planning
• Kitchen Supervision
• Recipe Creation
• Food Presentation
• Staff Training
• Cost Control
• Food Safety
• Banqueting
• Garnishing
• Portion Control
• Leadership

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Manufacturing