Chef De Partie/Cook

About the job

Chef De Partie

We are looking for a talented chef de partie to help our culinary team create memorable meals for our restaurant’s patrons. You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, preparing high-quality food that meets the head chef’s standards, and ensuring that your station is sanitary and well-stocked.

To be successful as a chef de partie, you should be someone who can keep a level head when working under pressure. The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player, willing to go the extra mile in pursuit of great food and exceptional service.

Chef de Partie Responsibilities:

Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station.

Following directions provided by the head chef.

Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.

Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary.

Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.

Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback.

Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.

Chef de Partie Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualification from a culinary school.

Past experience working in a similar role. (2 or more years)

Ability to work well in a team.

Excellent listening and communication skills.

Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation.

Passion for delivering great food and service.

Multitasking and organizational ability.

Available to work shifts during weekends and holidays.

Cook

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

Cook Responsibilities

Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

Cook food in various utensils or grillers

Check food while cooking to stir or turn

Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

Check quality of ingredients

Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Cook Requirements

Proven experience as cook

Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware

Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

Ability to follow all sanitation procedures

Ability to work in a team

Very good communication skills

Excellent physical condition and stamina

Available to work shifts during weekends and holidays.

HND or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.