Chef De Partie

Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.

We are currently looking for full time Chef de Partie for our Avoca Arthur St, Belfast location. The ideal candidate would ideally have general Chef de Partie experience working in a fast paced service environment.

This role is for immediate start, 5 days per week and is a permanent full-time contract.

• Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation)
• Assist with menu planning and menu costings to ensure that the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved, eliminating waste where possible.
• Assist with food orders in line with company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used.
• To ensure that any Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception.
• To lead the performance of the team to deliver the highest standards of food for our clients.
• To share responsibility with the Head Chef for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit.
• To ensure that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperatures are recorded on the appropriate charts.
• To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate.
• To review the kitchen hazard list every week with the Head Chef.
• To maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff.

• Relevant culinary qualification
• 1-2 years' experience in a Professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Experience of H.A.C.C.P. documentation
• Experience of menu planning
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
• Professional and Courteous manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to deal and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all levels
• Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage food costings and ensure budgets are met

• Food safety
• Food Preparation
• Culinary Skills

We're always on the lookout for likeminded folks to join our merry flock of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellness Programmes
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family Friendly Policies
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Cycle To Work Scheme

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.