Line Cook

Exciting Opportunity for a Culinary Professional

The Recruitment Co. is thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional to join a well-established local establishment, enhancing your culinary expertise in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Position: Chef De Partie

Working Hours: 48 hours per week (4 shifts of 12 hours each, from 10 AM to 10 PM)

Compensation: £31,450 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role:
As a Chef De Partie, you will play a vital role in assisting senior kitchen staff in managing a productive and profitable kitchen. Your focus will be on utilizing high-quality ingredients to create appealing menus and present exquisite dishes. In this role, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, career advancement opportunities, a share of staff gratuities, discounts at various locations, and paid vacation time.

About the Employer:
Our client is a family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of West Country hospitality for over five decades. They are deeply committed to excellence and strive to surpass customer expectations consistently. Their remarkable team members are the foundation of their success.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Chef De Partie in this esteemed establishment, you will be tasked with executing duties as directed by senior chefs, applying your culinary knowledge and skills to enhance your career trajectory. You will maintain your designated kitchen area and equipment during your shift, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction through the quality of your dishes.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring your kitchen area and tools are kept in a clean and hygienic state at all times.
• Properly storing deliveries in a timely manner.
• Providing prompt service while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Practicing portion control to minimize waste during food preparation.
• Adhering to company policies regarding health and safety, food safety regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Building positive relationships with kitchen colleagues and those involved in service delivery.
• Completing any necessary training or certifications as required by the employer.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate for the Chef De Partie position will embody the following qualities:

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn on the job.
• Strong communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional food preparation and customer satisfaction.
• A professional appearance and adherence to uniform standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to various work situations.
• The ability to follow directions while also demonstrating initiative.

While prior experience is advantageous, it is not mandatory as comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation time.
• Participation in staff gratuities.
• Dining discounts at any of the employer's venues.
• Reduced accommodation rates.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Discounts through hospitality rewards programs.
• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Access to a staff minibus for transportation to work.

If you believe this position aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This position is advertised on behalf of The Recruitment Co., a sister organization of Blue Arrow.