Demi Chef De Partie

Calo Inc; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthy meal provider in Doha is seeking an experienced Demi Chef De Partie to oversee kitchen operations and manage daily production activities. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in high-volume kitchens and be proficient in HACCP standards. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Demi Chef De Partie or Commis in high-volume settings.
• Proficient with health and safety regulations and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team aligned with Calo’s culture and brand values.
• Execute cooking and preparations with consistency.
• Minimize waste through proper ingredient management.
• Follow daily production plans for timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cooking techniques

HACCP standards

Job description

About Calo

Calo launched in Bahrain in November of 2019. Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role overview

To function as a Demi Chef De Partie for Calo Qatar Central Production Unit. Oversee and execute the section operations and manage daily production activities, including leading staff on preparation & cooking, to meet Calo’s nutritional standards. The successful candidate will make use of their technical and team leadership skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction through efficiency and strong adherence to safety protocols.

Relationships and working expectations

• Provides support and training supervision to junior personnel deployed in the kitchen.
• Works closely with the Kitchen Management, Production Leads, and Supply Chain to align on quality, supplier concerns, or improvements in workflow.
• Shift-based work, based in a temperature-controlled environment with mandatory personal protective equipment during all production operation times.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the team in alignment with Calo’s culture and brand values through clear communication.
• Execute all cooking and preparations with consistency and efficiency, training and guiding the team to execute on the same level of performance.
• Ensure precise portioning to align with Calo’s calories and macronutrient guidelines.
• Minimize waste through effective practice of storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients, along with smart cutting, trimming, utilization & yield optimization.
• Follow daily production plans and ensure the timely delivery of prepped components to dispatch teams.
• Maintain routine due diligence checks, adhering to HACCP standards along with sanitation and safety protocols.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DCDP or Commis in high-volume hotels or central kitchens (2 - 3 years minimum).
• Proficient with health and safety, HACCP standards (certification preferred).

Knowledge and competency

• In-depth knowledge of various preparation & cooking techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Proficient in communication in English and leading a team.

Personality

• Passion for quality and continuous improvements.
• Able to lead with empathy, building the best version of yourself and your peers.
• Obsession with delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.