Chotto Matte is looking for a Chef de Partie to contribute to the production of the highest possible food quality in the delegated section at all times. All production is carried out in line with appropriate food portion control, the departmental business plan, and Chotto Matte guidelines, and service concepts
Main Duties
CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRODUCTION OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE FOOD QUALITY, AND COORDINATE STAFF IN THE DELEGATED SECTION
- Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, insuring proper plate presentation
- Prepares all main kitchen dishes; controls the positioning and rotation of foods and ensures proper plate presentation
- Sets up for lunch, late afternoon and dinner by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations
- Adheres to Chotto Matte standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
- Orders adequate supplies for the kitchen , and sets up “mis-en-place” for service
- Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness
- Works with the Chefs in the kitchen to ensure seasoning, portions, and appearance of food
- Stores unused food properly
- Ensures that food from all section is delivered on time
- Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices
- To carry out any other duties as directed by your senior chef and the exe chef.
- Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes to reservations
- Maintains an exact record of preparation, cooking and presentation specifications of all dishes produced in the section in a file which is kept at the section at all times for reference
- Confers closely with the Senior Chef de Partie and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of his or her position, in order to be ready to fill in whenever required
- Co-ordinates job tasks with staff in own section
