Chef De Partie

MAG (Airports Group); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee rewards portal

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on public transport

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) is hiring a Chef de Partito for their Airport Hospitality Team in Edinburgh. This role requires preparing and cooking food to high standards while ensuring exceptional customer service.

Qualified candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, experience in hospitality, and advanced food preparation skills. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with room for career development.

Qualifications

• Desirable NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef or equivalent.
• Background in hospitality with a proven track record.
• Experience as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Advanced skills in food production and preparation.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide range of cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and deliver food according to the menu.
• Ensure food presentation meets high standards.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with stock counts.
• Train new staff in food preparation standards.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef or C&G Food production

Job description

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partito join our Airport Hospitality Team. Our Hospitality Lounges provide our customers with the very best start to their journey.

Principal accountabilities

• To prepare, cook and deliver food in accordance with the agreed menu and Lounge Operating Procedures.
• Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing and cooking all varieties of foods.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
• To work with the Commis Chef and Kitchen Manager as appropriate to prepare foods to be cooked. Some of the preparation procedures are, but not limited to, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding.
• To ensure the food offering is presented to a high standard. Maintain the food offering ensuring presentation meets operating standards.
• Maintain stock levels, receive delivery of supplies, ensure stored correctly, rotate and maintain.
• To assist with stock counts and complete the appropriate documentation.
• To complete required stock checks including temperature checks as per the required schedule and complete the appropriate documentation.
• Assist with clearing and organising the kitchen ensuring a high standard of hygiene. Ensure floors are swept, mopped or vacuumed and ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitised and stored correctly.
• Dispose of waste, including recycling, in the appropriate manner and if required to remove it to the designated location.
• Assist in one-to-one training of new staff, including subcontracted supplier staff, in order to uphold the high level of presentation, hospitality and service.

What will make you successful in the role?

• NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef or C&G Food production or equivalent is desirable
• A background in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high end delivery
• Undertaken a similar role or working as a Commis Chef and ready for the next step
• Demonstrates advanced skills and techniques in food production
• Able to demonstrate a wide range of food preparation, knife and cooking skills
• A team player with an absolute first class approach to customer service
• Understands the principles of supply chain management, sustainable procurement and working practices in the kitchen

Please note flexibility will be required with shifts as early shifts can start as early as 3.00am and late shifts can finish as late as 10.30pm. Our units are open 7 days a week.

Benefits

As a CAVU employee you will have access to some great benefits including:

• Free on-site parking whilst on duty
• Access to our employee rewards portal with discounts and savings
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on public transport to work
• Fantastic career development opportunities – We are the UK’s largest Airport Operator!

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.