Job Summary
We have an opportunity for an Chef De Partie (CDP) to join our team in Stellenbosch on a full time basis.
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 & Chef Certificate/Diploma
- Preferably 2-3 years previous experience as a Chef De Partie
- Excellent ability to pay attention to detail
- Stress tolerance and able to work under pressure
- High standards of ethical conduct, i.e., honesty, integrity and sensitivity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Reliable, adaptable and flexible with working nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to solve problems and find solutions
- Self-discipline
- Customer focused
- The ability to liaise and work with various cultures and religions
- Vaccination certificate
Job Description
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your specialty
- Maintain control of stocks in area of responsibility
- Ensure that the area of responsibility is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Ensure that all dishes are correctly garnished, have the correct portion and sized and are
presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.
- Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you
- Helping the Sous chef and Head chef to develop new dishes and menus
- Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
- Ensure that the Sous chef is informed on ingredient orders, maintain par stock levels and
accept and store food deliveries according to SOP’s
- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of
health and safety
- Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
