Chef de Partie

White Point Beach Resort

Chef De Partie

**Role Summary**

Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for tasks that focus on the day-to-day activities in the kitchen. Performing as a lead cook on the line this role assists the Sous Chefs in all areas of the kitchen including food production, waste control, standards and kitchen sanitation.

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare and cook meals while ensuring food quality, presentation and consistency is maintained always in accordance with kitchen operating standards
- Uphold quality control of food preparation and presentation
- Help create a positive work environment through teamwork and cooperation with all associates
- Skilled to work any station on the line and/or event operations
- Lead and delegate tasks to cooks and stewards
- Demonstrates full working knowledge of all menus, with proper cooking techniques and in a safe professional manner
- Generate creative and cost-effective specials daily
- Oversee the daily line operations, production and preparation of culinary items, minimizing waste and over production
- Ensures line is operational at opening time/service time, with production at the required level in accordance to specifications
- Performs multitask activities in food preparation including setting up of mise en place for daily menu requirement as well as ensures that all food on plates is correctly portioned and served uniformly
- Opens and closes kitchen shifts and ensures completion of assigned duties
- Works with outlet and event operations departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals
- Takes an active role in the production of new menus and promotions
- Operates all department equipment as necessary and reports malfunctions
- Orders appropriate supplies for the area of operation with supervisor
- Supervises line associates to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
- Actively supports cleaning schedules; ensures associates follow cleaning schedules and keep their work areas clean and sanitary
- Communicates areas in need of attention to culinary leadership
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned

**Competencies**
- Business acumen and positive mindset
- Communication/logistics management
- Organizational effectiveness
- Results oriented relationship builder
- Independent but collaborative when necessary

**Requirements**:

- Culinary Management Diploma an asset
- Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a similar high-volume environment is required
- 3 years’ culinary experience preferred or completion of a culinary apprenticeship program, with full knowledge of the kitchen operation
- Demonstrated supervisory, coaching and training abilities
- Food Handlers Certificate an asset
- First Aid Certificate an asset
- Certifications as required to comply with local Health codes
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

**Working Conditions**
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling
- Move over sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces

White Point Beach Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. WPBR also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.

Salary/Wage: $18 - $24 per hour

Accommodation Assistance

We thank all those interested, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Salary**: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person