Chef de Partie | Fresh Local Produce, 7am–3pm, Dublin

Apleona; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona in Dublin 15 is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. The role covers supervision of all kitchen activities, cost control, and ensuring high quality food across all services.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, with responsibilities including menu planning, stock control, and adherence to health and safety standards. We welcome professionals committed to quality and service in a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a working kitchen
• Recognised professional culinary qualification
• Knowledge of kitchen Health & Safety procedures and all legislative requirements
• Costing and menu planning, Stock control, High quality food production
• Ability to make on the spot decisions
• Knowledge of audit requirements
• Must possess organisational, communicational and customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others

Responsibilities

• Manage supervision and control of all food and beverage from the kitchen, overall responsibility to provide high quality food in all areas whilst taking control of GP% and costings
• Ensure service of all meals meets Company standards and Client specifications
• Obtain supplies from Company appointed suppliers or site specific
• Control of raw materials and portions to Company standards
• Prepare all food using fresh and local produce maintaining quality and presentation
• Ensure methods of food preparation, production and presentation meet standards and Client specification
• Complete and maintain all legislative paperwork as required by law
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards and take necessary action
• Develop and update cleaning schedules
• Ensure security of kitchen, stores and monies
• Ensure all areas under Chef’s control are clean and equipment off after shift
• Maintain relationships with Client organisation levels
• Attend to customer complaints and compliments within contract guidelines
• Conduct regular security checks
• Receive and record deliveries as per company requirements
• Induct new staff into canteen and kitchen procedures
• Maintain tight stock control through bookwork, wastage, weekly stock takes
• Design and roll out a recipe database for core items and menus
• Review and update current hospitality menus and offers
• Deliver weekly menu planning and engineering in a monthly cycle
• Attend and take action on accidents, fire, theft, etc.
• Attend meetings, conferences and training courses

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu costing

Stock control

Quality food

Decision making

Audit knowledge

Organisational skills

Customer service

Health & Safety

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Apleona in Dublin 15 is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. The role covers supervision of all kitchen activities, cost control, and ensuring high quality food across all services.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, with responsibilities including menu planning, stock control, and adherence to health and safety standards. We welcome professionals committed to quality and service in a client-focused environment.