Chef De Partie

Manpower Recruitment have teamed up with an established College in Oxford City Centre.

They require a Chef De Partie on a Full Time, permanent basis.

The role is paying £26638-£30259pa depending on experience.

Working hours will be 5/7 days (No Sundays and working hours will be between 7am-9.30pm on an 8-hour shift basis)

Overview of the Role

Working as part of a busy, award-winning kitchen team, the Chef de Partie prepares and cooks food to a high standard, from servery-style to fine dining for students, Fellows, staff, and guests.

Main Duties

• Prepare and cook food under the supervision of senior chefs, to agreed standards, employing working practices and methods as instructed.
• Serve food when required.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Receive and check food deliveries.
• Work on, and take charge of a section of the kitchen, as instructed by the Head Chef.
• Assist the Head Chef in developing new dishes and menus.
• Supervise and help to train and develop junior members of the brigade such as Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.
• Assist the Head Chef in ensuring the security of the kitchen, storerooms and fridges.
• Support the kitchen’s compliance with Health and Safety and other legal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with allergen requirements.
• Ensure that stock is rotated and controlled.

Person Specification

• At least three years’ relevant experience working in a large kitchen, preferably in a similar environment.
• Be craft trained to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Food Preparation.
• Have, or be willing to train for, the Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Thorough familiarity with the relevant health and safety and hygiene requirements.
• Be able to demonstrate passion and flair for high quality food and proven experience of producing high standards of meals.

Benefits

• Free staff car parking
• 41 days Annual Leave
• Christmas Close down (No working at Christmas)
• Free meal on site