Chef de Partie (CDP)-Inniskillin

Arterra Wines Canada; Niagara; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Incentive program

Training & Development

Wine industry exposure

Job summary

Arterra Wines Canada is seeking a Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our culinary team at the winery kitchen. The CDP will work with an experienced team to prepare and execute daily food service and private events, ensuring quality and timely service.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in kitchen prep and cooking, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and clear communication with staff. Compensation is a competitive hourly wage of $22 plus gratuities, with training and development opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables for cooking on broilers, ovens, grills and other equipment.
• Open/close shifts and maintain a clean kitchen environment for positive guest experiences.
• Adhere to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations.
• Portion food according to standard sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store and rotate products properly.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly and follow closing checklists; assist others.
• Attend scheduled meetings and contribute improvement suggestions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Estate Chef or manager-on-duty.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team communication

Physical stamina

Food preparation

Safety & standards adherence

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our culinary team. The Line Cook’s work as part of an experienced team to prepare and execute daily food service and private events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Daily opening, closing, and cleaning duties as requested by our winery chef; a prepare team and clean restaurant are essential for positive guest experiences!
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Estate Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

What we offer:

• Competitive wage and incentive program
• Training & Development Programs
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

Compensation: $22/hour plus gratuities

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.