Chef De Partie

Tafelaar Amersfoort; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Tafelaar Amersfoort is seeking a part-time Chef De Partie to work on-site in Amersfoort. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard while managing a specific kitchen section and assisting with menu development.

Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene, plus the ability to work well in a team and under pressure, are essential. Training junior staff and maintaining a clean workspace are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a high standard in a professional kitchen.
• Experience managing a specific kitchen section, including organization, timing, and coordination during busy service periods.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly with colleagues, and support a positive kitchen culture.
• Proven skills in time management, multitasking, and working efficiently under pressure.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to menu changes, and contribute ideas for new dishes or improvements.
• CDP experience preferred; culinary training is an advantage.
• Availability to work part-time shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage a specific kitchen section.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal changes.
• Support inventory control through proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and kitchen team during service.
• Help train and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, efficient workspace and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Section management

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

CDP experience

Part-time availability

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Role Description

This part-time Chef De Partie role at Tafelaar Amersfoort is an on-site position based in Amersfoort. The Chef De Partie prepares and cooks menu items to a high standard, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation in accordance with restaurant guidelines. Responsibilities include organizing and managing a specific kitchen section, assisting with menu development, and supporting inventory control through proper storage and rotation of ingredients. The role involves following food safety and hygiene regulations, coordinating with the Head Chef and kitchen team during service, and helping train and guide junior kitchen staff. The Chef De Partie also contributes to maintaining a clean, efficient workspace and a collaborative, respectful team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a high standard in a professional kitchen.
• Experience managing a specific kitchen section, including organization, timing, and coordination during busy service periods.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly with colleagues, and support a positive kitchen culture.
• Proven skills in time management, multitasking, and working efficiently under pressure.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to menu changes, and contribute ideas for new dishes or improvements.
• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie or in a similar role is preferred; formal culinary training is an advantage.
• Availability to work part-time shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.