- Responsible for preparing ingredients required for cooking in the kitchen and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
- Ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations, especially during busy times.
- Handling everything from washing vegetables to measuring out portions, helping to reduce preparation time for other cooks.
Key Responsibilities:
Ingredient Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, and slice vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients needed for daily operations. Pre-measure ingredients required for cooking and portion them as needed.
Stocking and Labeling: Properly store, label, and rotate all prepped items to ensure freshness and minimize waste. Organize the kitchen prep areas and storage areas efficiently.
Assistance with Cooking: Provide support to line cooks during service by preparing and delivering ingredients to the required stations. Assist with assembling simple dishes or garnishes if needed.
Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the prep area clean and organized at all times. cleaning kitchen equipment as necessary.
Food Safety Compliance: Adhere to all food safety regulations and kitchen safety protocols, including maintaining personal hygiene and ensuring the correct storage of ingredients.
Inventory Assistance: Monitor ingredient levels and inform the Kitchen Manager of any shortages or upcoming stock needs.
Skills
- Good team working and communication skills.
- Industrial knowledge and skills to handle the various responsibilities of a Chef de partie.
- Experience following quality control and safety measures in food outlets.
- Ability to work with upper management to establish new regulations for safety and quality while monitoring their
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry out repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist with various tasks as required.