Chef De Partie at The Aleit Group

Job description

As a chef de partie you get to oversee a section of the kitchen, be it pastry, butchery, fish, sauces, vegetables and so on. The job is sometimes called a station chef or line cook. In large kitchens, you usually get help from a demi-chef de partie, commis or trainee chef.

STIR FOOD: Product of THE ALEIT GROUP

STIR FOOD is looking to hire a Chef de partie. The candidate must have a culinary diploma.

STIR FOOD is a division of one of the most reputable events companies in SA, The Aleit Group. We require a hard working, well presented candidate who is a team player. The position holds potential to grow within the company. A fixed term contract is offered with the option of a permanent contract after review.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your specialty.
• 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.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• Great cooking skills
• A cool head
• An ability to delegate appropriately
• Organisational flair
• A grasp of profit margins

This position reports to the Head Chef.