Chef de Partie

Location

Dundee | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Description – Chef de Partie

About Hospitality and Events

Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) is proud to be at the heart of one of Scotland’s best universities, fulfilling the aspirations of the 18,000 students who study here, by providing an excellent range of educational, welfare, recreational and retail services. The city of Dundee is prospering, currently undergoing £1billion regeneration. We aim to mirror that progress and fulfil our ambitious plans to become number one students’ association in the UK. We have a passionate, dedicated team of staff and students committed to doing just that. There has never been a more exciting time to be part of DUSA.

The Catering department services food outlets and venues within the DUSA Building, Duncan of Johnstone College of Art and Design, University library and a number of other satellite venues throughout the campus. Our focus is to provide high quality, good value food throughout the day and evening.

The position of Chef de Partie will involve knowledge of all aspects of the professional kitchen, food preparation and delivery, food hygiene, food storage and management, quality control, awareness of stock levels, recording and maintaining safety records.

Reports to: Head Chef.

This role is predominantly based at our satellite venue, although at other times you may be required to work in one of our other outlets. Full training will be given.

The Role

• To prepare and present high quality dishes meeting agreed standards and specifications
• Prepare all mise en place for all relevant menus daily
• Be aware of and compliant with allergen information
• Ensure customer / student satisfaction is a key focus and priority
• Supervise and train other team members as directed by your supervisor
• Contribute to ensuring costs are controlled, productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Report any maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues
• Be able to contribute and develop new dishes and have a keen interest in food trends.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships whilst promoting the company culture and values
• To ensure compliance with HACCP documentation, risk assessments and health and safety regulations
• To ensure levels of hygiene are always maintained, DUSA cleaning schedules and hygiene tasks are completed and recorded each shift.
• To comply with the House Rules in all procedures as laid out in the Cook Safe Manual
• Assist the Head Chef with day-to-day supervision and training of other team members
• Complete daily ordering using specified suppliers.

The Person

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure in fast paced environment
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Creative, innovative with interest in food and techniques
• Good organisational skills

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or 2 years as a Commis Chef
• Knowledge of classic food preparation, dishes, and recipes
• Level 2 / Basic food hygiene certificate
• Supervisory skills Training
• Knowledge of HACCP Process

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, mostly Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Salary

Negotiable, depending upon experience.

No additional payments or allowances and no contractual entitlement to overtime. DUSA operates a TOIL policy, and any additional hours would be managed under this policy.

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