Chef De Partie

EL DEVELOPMENT (VENTURES) PTE. LTD.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor responsible for training kitchen staff and maintaining high food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role, a strong understanding of food safety, and the ability to lead under pressure. This position requires a mix of culinary skills and communication abilities to ensure successful kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise kitchen personnel in food preparation areas.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards in food handling.
• Produce high quality food and check standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Customer contact skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of hygiene standards

Education

Primary school education

Certification from a Culinary school

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for the training and supervision of a team of cooks in the appointed sections and preparation of food observing all standards as set by the hotel and regulated by local authorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Train and supervise the work of kitchen personnel in the respective sections.
• Ensure personal cleanliness and proper deportment of all team members.
• Produce high quality food in a specified area of the food preparation and ensure that this is also practiced amongst all team members.
• Check the taste, temperature and visual appeal of food items prepared to ensure quality and portion are consistent and as per specification set out.
• Ensure that all equipment and perishable items are stored in its designated place and is done in the most hygienic manner.
• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevent team members who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.
• Ensure that team members follow the hygiene and sanitation procedures when handling food, equipment and utensils.
• Work closely with Stewarding in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.
• Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum Primary school education.
• Additional certification(s) from a reputable Culinary school will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
• Good communication and customer contact skills.
• Ability to work well in stressful & high-pressure situations.
• Knowledge of food and health safety standards including HACCP.