The Pastry Chef de Partie is the team leader and is responsible for the daytoday operation of the Pastry Kitchen. The Pastry Chef de Partie is the first point of contact for Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs and supports them in their culinary development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review the daily production sheets with team
- Prepare and when required delegate the production of food items
- Actively participate in the training of culinary skills to junior staff
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications and prepare season and cook food following special dietary instructions where required
- Prepare list of food products required for station and give to Sous Chef to order
- Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
- Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum by ensuring proper rotation labelling and storing of food
- Ensure a clean and organized work station including fridges/freezers countertops and stovetops
- Ensure adherence to all sanitation and food production and storage procedures and codes
- Assist with the enforcement of Health & Safety protocols and ensure a clean and safe working environment for all staff
- Completion of other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications :
- Culinary degree and 4 years of baking and/or pastry OR 7 years of related baking and/or pastry experience
- Experience and proficiency in both small and large scale baking operations Previous experience in a leadership role in the kitchen
- Valid food handler certificate
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Selfmotivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime