Chef de Partie – Daytime Hours

Job title:

Chef de Partie – Daytime Hours

Company

Avoca

Job description

Avoca operates in 14 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.We are currently looking for full time Chef de Partie in our stunning Sugar Tree Cafe in Avoca Kilmacanogue location. Day time hours only, no nights!This role is for immediate start.Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation)
• Assist with menu planning and menu costings to ensure that the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved, eliminating waste where possible.
• Assist with food orders in line with company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used.
• To ensure that any Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception.
• To lead the performance of the team to deliver the highest standards of food for our clients.
• To ensure that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperatures are recorded on the appropriate charts.
• To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate.
• To maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant culinary qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Experience of H.A.C.C.P. documentation
• Experience of menu planning
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
• Professional and Courteous manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to deal and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all levels
• Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage food costings and ensure budgets are met

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.Skills:

• Food safety
• Food Preparation
• Culinary Skills

Why work with us?We’re always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary & concession staff meals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness Programmes

Expected salary

Location

Co Wicklow

Job date

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:02:11 GMT

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