Chef De Partie - The Pantry Leopardstown

MJ PANTRY LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pantry Leopardstown, part of MJ PANTRY LIMITED, is looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen in Dublin 18. You will run your own section, preparing fresh, made-to-order dishes using high-quality ingredients.

Minimum 2 years' experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of HACCP are required. Mornings, weekends, and bank holidays flexibility is essential to join our friendly cafe-style operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Chef de Partie or equivalent kitchen role.
• Experience cooking fresh food to order, ideally in a breakfast, brunch, or café-style kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and confident with daily fresh food preparation.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP certification an advantage).
• Ability to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure during busy breakfast and lunch service.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items from scratch to the highest standard, including fresh omelettes, pancakes, French toast, eggs to order, and house-made sauces.
• Take full responsibility for your section ensuring consistent quality and timing during service.
• Prepare fresh ingredients daily - chopping, prepping to order.
• Make and maintain house specialities.
• Plate and present food to a high standard consistent with the fresh, made-from-scratch menu.
• Monitor stock levels for your section and communicate ordering needs to the Head Chef.
• Maintain rigorous food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Keep your section, equipment, and storage areas clean and organised throughout service.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and fellow chefs to maintain smooth, efficient service during busy periods.
• Support training of junior kitchen staff or commis chefs where required.
• Assist with menu development input, particularly around fresh, seasonal, and made-to-order dishes.

Skills

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Maintaining quality under pressure

Fresh food prep

Job description

Chef De Partie - The Pantry Leopardstown

MJ PANTRY LIMITED

Ref: #JOB-2470917

The Pantry Leopardstown, Unit 3A, Leopardstown Sc, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18, D18 N6C2

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Application Details

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Job Description

MJ Pantry Ltd. trading as The Pantry Leopardstown is known for honest, made-from-scratch food. From our homemade buttermilk pancakes and hand-stacked French toast to our fresh omelettes, slow-cooked compotes, and house-made sauces, we specialise in combining high quality ingredients to create fresh to order dishes. We're looking for a skilled Chef de Partie with experience in preparation of fresh, seasonal, and made to order dishes.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll run your own section of the kitchen, taking ownership of an assigned section.

Key Functions

• Prepare and cook menu items from scratch to the highest standard, including fresh omelettes, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, eggs to order, and made-in-house sauces, compotes and relishes;
• Take full responsibility for your section ensuring consistent quality and timing during service;
• Prepare fresh ingredients daily - chopping, prepping to order;
• Make and maintain house specialities;
• Plate and present food to a high standard consistent with the fresh, made from scratch menu;
• Monitor stock levels for your section and communicate ordering needs to the Head Chef;
• Maintain rigorous food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times;
• Keep your section, equipment, and storage areas clean and organised throughout service;
• Work closely with the Head Chef and fellow chefs to maintain smooth, efficient service during busy periods;
• Support training of junior kitchen staff or commis chefs where required;
• Assist with menu development input, particularly around fresh, seasonal, and made-to-order dishes.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Chef de Partie or equivalent kitchen role (essential);

Proven experience cooking fresh food to order, ideally in a breakfast, brunch, or café-style kitchen;

Strong knife skills and confident with daily fresh food preparation;

Solid understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP certification an advantage);

Ability to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure during busy breakfast and lunch service;

Good communication and teamwork skills;

Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, bank holidays.

Sector

• accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]