Chef de Partie

Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch / Brackenfell area is looking for a Chef de Partie.

A successful CDP is responsible for using their culinary expertise to create appetizing dishes for diners to enjoy. You will work closely with other culinary employees to ensure that the kitchen runs effectively and be experts at ensuring food quality and maintaining kitchen equipment.

Duties:

Assist the chef in checking the staff timing, grooming, and personnel cleanliness.
Does all the mise en place, preparation, cutting of meat, fish when the need arise, cooking and arranging of food as instructed.
Coordinate activities of Commis, Cooks and apprentices to ensure an efficient and smooth food service.
Controls cost by minimizing spoilage, waste and exercising portion control.

Requirements:

Matric Certificate
Diploma in professional cookery
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position at a 5
* Hotel / Restaurant
Be able to follow recipes and presentation of food and dishes as instructed
Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is up to HACCP standards
Ensure the highest quality of food and fresh produce
Good organisational and time management skills