Chef De Partie

Job Title: Chef De Partie

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week or Annualised hours

Department: Conference & Events

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Head of Catering/Senior Managers

Responsible for: Head of Catering/Senior Managers

DBS: Yes

Closing Date: 24th July

Role Summary

We are looking for a Fixed Term Chef De Partie to work 37.5 hours per week and also 3 Fixed Term Chef DePartie's to work annualised hours.

You will be working in all areas of the kitchen as required for both match day and non-matchday business,always following set specifications and company HACCP.

You will be responsible for managing functions and overseeing other team members in the absence of thehead chef/sous-chef.

Assist in training junior team members ensuring they follow established recipes, techniques and set standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional culinary skills in preparation and serving of foods/recipes according to company standards.

• Collaborate with head chef/sous chef on menus, recipes and service ideas whilst considering dietary needs, guest preferences and seasonal ingredients.

• To be responsible for the upkeep and impeccable cleanliness of food service areas/kitchens during and after service.

• To manage and control all events. Always ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

• Maintain a keen focus on ingredients and finished products.

• To ensure that the highest standard applies to all areas on match days/non – match days and that companyhealth and safety policies are always adhered to.

• Be aware of stock levels and always adhere to the FIFO rule when in operation.

• To control wastage and only cook what and when its needed.

• To ensure the control of all equipment, ensuring that breakages are kept to a minimum and that misuse of establishment property does not occur.

• To ensure that all members of junior staff are trained to a level which enables them to carry out their duties according to company standards.

• To ensure that all staff and casual staff always adhere to departmental standard of dress and personal hygiene.

• To inform the head chef of any disciplinary matters regarding employees or problems with the day’s event.

• To assist with paperwork and to be fully conversant with all paperwork involved in running the kitchens efficiently and to ensure the correct paperwork is completed for all HACCP due diligence.

• To attend training sessions as required

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the requiredskills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Colleagues

To act as an ambassador for equity and inclusion, openly championing the Clubs commitment and action plan. To recognise and appropriately challenge incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Level 3 or equivalent in food preparation & service

Desirable

• HACCP

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Applicants must be hard-working, highly motivated with a determination to succeed.

• Well-presented, highly organized and able to work on their own initiative

• Confident and assertive

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate on all levels

• Reliable, punctual & honest

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to use initiative and be creative

• Ambition, passion and willingness to learn