Chef De Partie - The Excel
- Compass Group PLC
- Full Time
- London
- 33000.00 ANNUALLY
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Job Description
Chef de Partie at The Excel, London£33,000 per annumExCeL London Hospitality caters for the biggest, most influential events in the UK, from executive meetings to large scale conferences and exhibitions. We boast a highly trained team of managers, chefs and waiting staff, who ensure our customers receive the best possible service.
Purpose of role:
To prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. To deputise for the Sous Chef in their absence. You will work in a dynamic kitchen environment, collaborating with a dedicated team of culinary professionals.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:- Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits and Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health and Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Meals on duty
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby's 1st birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training, development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role
- Strong knowledge of meat preparation and cooking techniques
- Creative flair for recipe development
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure kitchen environment
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Attention to detail and a commitment to food quality
- Food safety certification
- To supervise the preparation and cooking of sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastage
- To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures
- To ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality
- To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy
- To ensure all food sent out is correctly garnished
- To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods avoid wastage and keep down costs
- To assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records etc
- To ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during service
- Carry out accurate weekly stock takes
- To assist in the planning of menus ensuring that they achieve and maintain the budgeted food costs