Chef De Partie

Gourmet Food Parlour; Connacht; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Career progression

Discounted Food

Free coffee on shift!

Shared Tips

Access to LMS Training Platform

Employee assist Program

Full time position

Job summary

Gourmet Food Parlour in Salthill, Ireland, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll work in your designated section, preparing and presenting dishes with creativity while helping maintain a fun, friendly kitchen atmosphere.

This role offers a great work-life balance with evening openings only on Friday and Saturday, delivering daytime shifts and an early finish pattern and opportunities to grow within our culinary brigade.

Qualifications

• Culinary passion and desire to create exceptional dining experiences.
• Previous experience as a line cook or similar is preferred but not mandatory.
• Attention to detail affects dish quality.
• Teamwork is vital in a busy kitchen.
• Flexibility to handle different tasks and challenges in a bustling kitchen.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety practices to ensure a clean kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Expertise: cook and prepare dishes in your section.
• Section Ownership: manage your kitchen station and keep things running smoothly.
• Tasty Presentations: plate dishes with care for appealing presentation.
• Team Collaboration: support fellow chefs to deliver outstanding service.
• Quality Assurance: maintain high standards of taste and presentation.
• Freshness Focus: monitor ingredient quality and freshness.

Skills

Culinary Passion

Kitchen Experience

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Adaptability

Food Safety Awareness

Job description

Are you a talented culinary enthusiast with a passion for creating delicious dishes? Gourmet Food Parlour need you! As a Chef de Partie, in our Salthill restaurant you'll be an essential member of our kitchen team, working in your designated section to prepare and present mouthwatering meals. We're looking for someone who can bring their culinary skills and creativity to the table while maintaining a fun and friendly kitchen atmosphere. If you're ready to showcase your cooking talents and be a part of a fantastic kitchen brigade, then this is the role for you!

This role offers a great work life balance with evening openings only on Friday and Saturday , so daytime shifts and early finishes are a regular pattern.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Culinary Expertise: Utilize your cooking skills to prepare and cook a variety of dishes in your assigned kitchen section.
• Section Ownership: Take pride in managing your kitchen station, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Tasty Presentations: Plate dishes with care and attention, making sure they look as good as they taste.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of our kitchen team, supporting your fellow chefs to deliver outstanding service.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain our high standards of taste and presentation, consistently delivering top-notch dishes.
• Freshness Focus: Pay attention to ingredient quality and freshness to ensure the best possible flavours.
• Continuous Learning: Be open to learning new techniques and recipes to grow as a culinary professional.
• Time Management: Keep up with the pace of our kitchen during busy periods, ensuring orders are served on time.
• Clean Kitchen, Happy Kitchen: Help keep the kitchen clean and organized for a safe and pleasant working environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Culinary Passion: A genuine love for cooking and a desire to create exceptional dining experiences.
• Kitchen Experience: Previous experience as a line cook or similar position is preferred, but a passion for cooking and a willingness to learn are most important.
• Attention to Detail: Paying attention to the little things can make a big difference in the quality of your dishes.
• Team Player: Working together and supporting your colleagues is vital in our kitchen culture.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and able to handle different tasks and challenges is key in a bustling kitchen.
• Food Safety Awareness: In-Depth knowledge of food safety practices to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Requirements

• HACCP trained to level 2 minimum
• 1 year experience cooking in a busy kitchen
• Fluent English
• Full time
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality food products, meeting HACCP guidelines and store safety and security.
• Comply with a strict dress and personal hygiene code that meets HACCP guidelines

Why join our team?

• Training & Career progression
• Discounted Food
• Free coffee on shift!
• Shared Tips
• Access to our dedicated LMS Training Platform
• Employee assist Program
• Full time position

Join our culinary family and let's make magic happen in the kitchen together! As a Chef de Partie, you'll have the chance to create delicious dishes and be part of a supportive team that values your culinary talent and creativity. So, bring your passion for cooking, and let's cook up something special!

Gourmet Food Parlour is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants.