Demi Chef

Westside Resort; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Resort in Parañaque is seeking a Demi Chef to assist the Chef de Partie in managing a designated kitchen section and ensuring the efficient preparation and execution of high-quality dishes across restaurant, banquet, and gaming-related food service operations.

The role requires a high school graduate, basic cooking techniques, knowledge of food safety, physical stamina to carry trays and stand for long periods, and flexibility with shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with no required work experience.
• Basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to carry heavy trays and stand for long periods.
• Flexibility with different work schedules.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef de Partie in preparing ingredients and dishes.
• Perform cooking, cutting, washing, and garnishing tasks.
• Support kitchen sections and assist with outlets.
• Ensure items are dispatched to appropriate kitchens.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations for smooth service.
• Prepare mise en place and maintain station cleanliness.
• Follow HACCP and food safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory and FIFO.
• Collaborate with service teams and management.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Flexibility in shifts

Teamwork

Customer-focused service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the role

The Demi Chef assists the Chef de Partie in managing a designated kitchen section and ensuring the efficient preparation and execution of high-quality dishes in accordance with established menus, recipes, and sanitation standards. This role supports daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets within the Integrated Resort, maintaining food quality, consistency, and proper food handling practices. The Demi Chef also assists in guiding the Commis and contributes to delivering high standards of food preparation for restaurant, banquet, and gaming-related food service operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and poultry according to established recipes and kitchen standards.
• Perform food preparation tasks including cutting, washing, peeling, chopping, cooking, and garnishing dishes.
• Support the smooth operation of assigned kitchen sections and assist with food preparation for restaurant, banquet, and other resort outlets.
• Ensure ingredients and prepared items are dispatched to the appropriate kitchens according to operational requirements.
• Assist in coordinating daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service flow.
• Ensure readiness of station before service (mise en place, tools, ingredients).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned sections.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures and ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Assist in monitoring stock levels and proper storage of ingredients and support inventory counts and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Work closely with service teams, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth operations.

About you

• At least High School Graduate
• No work experience is required
• Basic knowledge in cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Knowledge in food safety and hygiene standards is an advantage
• Ability to carry heavy trays, walk, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding job duties
• Flexibility in adjusting to different work schedules
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality output
• Professional, helpful and responsive to customer needs

About us

Westside Resort is a gaming and hospitality establishment committed to delivering world-class service and maintaining strict compliance with all gaming regulations and company policies.