Chef de Partie

Chef De Partie

Graffiti Market
- Stockyards Beverage Co.

A Chef de Partie runs a specific section in a kitchen, and reports to the Sous Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the specialty section
- Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
- Preparing meat and fish
- Assisting with the management of health and safety
- Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
- Managing and training any Commis Chefs
- Monitoring portion and waste control
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
- Experience of kitchen equipment
- Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
- Understandable level of English spoken and written
- Minimum 1 year's relevant experience
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Follow the directions of the executive and sous chef
- Ensure adherence to all relevant health, safety and hygiene standards
- Plan and execute menus in collaboration with other colleagues

Alongside some of these more general skills that all good Chef de Parties should possess:

- Knowledge and ability to run a section
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Ability to manage Commis Chefs
- Ability to produce good quality food in all section's good oral communication
- Team management skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Good level of numeracy
- Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
- Positive and approachable manner
- Team player qualities
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Great time management skills

If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Chef de Partie progressing to a role as a Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.

Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is important, with a Chef de Partie job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Chef de Partie. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while developing your craft with creativity and flair.

While working as a Chef de Partie you will gain a vast cross section of transferable skills such as organization, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention to detail that can be utilized in many roles and industries.

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person