Chef de Partie

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Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

We are currently hiring for multiple Chef de Partie positions that will allow culinary students to join our core restaurant team at Trius Winery in summer. Interviews are currently taking place and the expected start date will align with students schedule.
You take initiative, are professional and do not take short cuts. You are ready for a next step. You are establishing your career in the culinary industry - and we know you are just getting started. As CDP/Chef de Partie at Trius Winery you will be a critical part of an experienced team that delivers world class experiences in food and wine on an established winery in NOTL.
the opportunity...
Wine inspired cuisine has never been more intriguing and Executive Chef Frank Dodd and his culinary team are at the center of it all. Surrounded by Niagara's local farms and grape growers, Trius showcases the importance of freshest ingredients while balancing the beauty of award-winning wines. Working in our kitchen... you will acquire the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence to take the next steps in your culinary career, meeting and working with the best in Niagara on the Lake Competitive total pay, product and discounts, health benefits potential and a long term career path across our family of brands make this an opportunity worth considering.
the atmosphere...
Trius Winery is a Canadian winemaking pioneer that has been crafting fine VQA wines from premium grapes for over 40 years. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, we harvest our grapes from four Niagara-on-the-Lake appellations to create distinctive varietals that reflect our region's unique taste of place.
the details...
- Full time hours available in summer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Employee gift card loaded monthly to be used on products, restaurant or experiences
- Access to our Employees Assistance Program, Learning Library and Development
- Potential for health benefits after 6 months of employment

The requirements...
- Chefs certificate-apprenticeship program in progress
- Fine dining experience an asset
- Demonstrated strong attitude towards teamwork
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- Good working knowledge of culinary terms and practices

the expectations...
- You will be responsible for the daily food production and of service of your station and responsible for any apprentice, commis and demi chef working with you.
- You will maintain and deliver the same standards set forth by the head chef and the sous-chefs for the quality for prepared food
- You will assist in menu planning, specials and menu and recipe development
- You will assist in daily ordering and practice good consumption, while using only the highest quality of ingredients
- You will ensure that all health and safety standards are practiced and enforced
- You will get into the details and ensure effective methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions and garnishing of foods to ensure that food is prepared as specified
- You are proficient in meat and fish butchery, sauce making, entremetier, soup making and have a good basic pastry knowledge
- You will write and create your own mis en place sheets, and are able to follow the directions and complete these sheets
- You will maintain personal hygiene, clean uniform and proper tools in good condition
- You can effectively delegate tasks when the needs demand it
- You communicate well with the entire culinary team
- Full time hours may be available in summer, it may not be guaranteed or available year-round, however this will be discussed more in depth during your interview.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Accommodation**:
**Equal Opportunity Employment**:
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