Job Details
Our Client has been welcoming guests and visitors to their holiday parks for over 50 years. They operate six holiday and leisure parks in the UK, each based in an enviable location on the stunning South Coast. They provide high quality holiday accommodation in fully equipped chalets, caravans, holiday lodges and touring pitches. They are currently seeking a Chef de Partie, The position is permanent.
Reporting into a Head Chef, the successful candidate will assist the Head Chef /Catering Supervisor in the smooth running of the kitchen, in order to achieve budgeted food gross profit.
Specifically you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes to the standards set by the Head Chef /Catering Supervisor and Management, and for the hygiene of the kitchen.
You will be responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef /Catering Supervisor and liaise with management if necessary.
You will assist the Head Chef/Catering Supervisor in achieving budgeted food gross profit, through PSL agreement.
You will ensure that food stuffs are stored in line with Company policy, in order to eliminate waste and ensure food stuffs are turned over, i.e first in, first out.
You will ensure all food is correctly stored at the end of each shift.
You will assist in the ordering of products.
You will work in any kitchen / food area where requested and required to do so.
You will carry out Health and Safety and Hygiene checks when due and complete relevant paperwork.
You will ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are applied.
You will actively lead your staff through good example.
Finally you will maintain a professional approach and promote a positive image at all times.
Knowledge and Skills:
You should be a qualified Chef de Partie with your experience supported by City & Guilds 706, Parts I and II or NVQ equivalent.
You should have experience in a high volume operation.
You should also hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and ideally hold Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
You should also be trained in COSHH (CIEH Certificate and Manual Handling (CIEH Certificate).
You should have excellent communication and time management skills.
You should be highly motivated, be an excellent team player and place huge emphasis on customer service.
You must be creative and a foodie at heart, enthusiastic and have a passion for food.
You should be flexible, adaptable, and open to new ideas and personal development.
You should be someone who takes pride in their work and has high attention to detail.
The standard working week is 45 hours per week – daytime, evening and weekend working required, and will include split shifts.
Salary will be £18,720 per annum plus there is shared accommodation but with own bedroom for which you pay £34.37 per week which is deducted at source.
Other benefits include 28 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays), Free Fitness Club membership and Food and Drink discounts.
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