Summary;Aghadoe Heights are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef de partie who has previously worked in a pastry section and is specifically talented in this area. Key attributes such as imaginative flair with food and attention to detail are a distinct advantage, along with the ability to create and bake with excellent presentation skills.Excellent package and access to training and career progression for the successful applicants.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie)DEPARTMENT: KITCHENSRESPONSIBLE TO: EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEFLOCATION: AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPASALARY: €27,000 - €30,000CONTRACT: Full Time, Shift Pattern 12:00 – 21:00 & 13:00 – 22:00PURPOSE OF JOB: 1. TO ASSIST THE HEAD CHEF & SOUS CHEF WITH THE OVERALL RUNNING OF THE KITCHEN AND ALL BACK OF HOUSE AREAS INCLUDING THE STAFF CANTEEN AND DELIVERY BAY. 2. TO TAKE DIRECTION FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT MANAGERS AND TO ASSIST IN THE MONITORING OF FOOD QUALITY AND HYGIENE STANDARDS. 3. TO ADHERE TO HACCP PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. 4. TO ENSURE ALL KITCHEN STAFF OBSERVE APPROPRIATE SYSTEMS OF HYGIENE DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE.Duties Include:Ø To assist in the preparation of food according to recipes and cooking standards.Ø To train and guide commis chefs/kitchen assistants/kitchen stewards.Ø To assist in the set up and organisation of the assigned workstation.Ø To instruct kitchen stewards on work duties.Ø To return all equipment and supplies to the correct storage area after use.Ø To assist in the storage of food before and after service.Ø To have a clear understanding of HACCP.Ø To provide a safe and secure environment for customers, staff and visitors at all times. Ø To ensure that all machinery is operated in line with trained instructions and is maintained in a clean working condition. Ø To ensure that hygiene is maintained and promoted in food preparation in accordance with Company Policy and Statutory requirements. Ø To ensure that food preparation areas are cleaned prior to use, maintained in a hygienic condition during service and cleaned down afterwards.Ø To ensure that cleaning equipment and materials are handled and stored correctly.Ø To prepare, cook and present all dishes within area of responsibility to the correct menu specification with regard to quality and quantity. Ø To ensure that any problems with food quality are identified and dealt with or reported promptly to the appropriate person.Ø To store any food that is not for immediate consumption in the correct manner at a safe temperature according to current food hygiene legislation. Ø To maintain all storage areas with regard to temperature, ventilation and cleanliness.Ø To ensure that all food items are stored under the correct conditions according to food type. Ø To ensure that knives are handled and stored in a safe manner according to trained instructions. Ø To create and maintain an effective working relationship with colleagues and managers.Ø To maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene at all times. Ø To ensure that you present for duty in full uniform including safety shoes.Ø To assist in the implementation of a profitable and cost effective stock taking system.Ø To ensure all purchases and deliveries of fresh produce/dry goods are of the highest standard.Ø To ensure all deliveries are properly checked and accounted for.Ø To comply with the hotels customer relation policy.Ø To communicate with customers where necessary.Ø To maintain cleaning programme in operation.Ø To secure and record lost and found property using the procedure detailed in the Kitchen SOP.Ø To immediately report maintenance needed to your supervisor or manager.Ø To be fully aware of the key security policy.Ø To be fully aware of all policies as detailed in the staff hand book.Ø To assist the head chef to ensure that all employees receive adequate training on commencement and during employment.Ø To assist the executive head chef (where required) to ensure all employees receive appropriate induction and training prior to commencement of employment and adherence to the companies structured training plan for all new employees.Ø To assist the head chef (when required) to compile departmental rosters to ensure adequate staffing levels in line with business levels ensuring that they arein line with budgeted wage percentage and to take appropriate action where rosters are over budget.Ø To assist the executive head chef (when required) to prepare weekly timesheets and present same to the Accounts Department before 9.00am on Monday.Ø To ensure that all departmental personnel including supervisors adhere to the Sign in & Sign Out procedures on a daily basis.Ø To ensure that our legal responsibilities regarding the taking and recording of personnel break times and that any such breaks are taken in line with business levels and signed off.Ø To assist the head chef in the preparation of departmental budgets and controls to ensure maximum profitability.Ø To ensure that you have full knowledge with all hotel facilities, including opening and closing times and promote these facilities at every opportunity.Ø To ensure that the consumption of foodstuffs is confined to the staff dining area only. Ø To participate in all training programmes scheduled for you.Ø To participate in daily ‘15 minute’ standards training.Ø Be fully familiar with all Personnel policies and procedures as set out in the Company Staff Handbook and to abide by these at all times.Ø To familiarise yourself with your departmental SOP (Standards of Procedure Manual) which is available from the Executive Head Chef.Ø To maintain departmental standards at all times.Ø Responsible for ensuring that all start up documents i.e. Application Form, Contract of Employment, Employee Handbook, Job Description and other relevant forms along with legal requirements such as letter from college etc.. (in the case of International employees) are given to the HR Department prior to commencement.Ø To attend and support hotel and departmental meetings as requested.Ø To participate in job chats and performance appraisals.Ø To be fully familiar with the complaints procedure and that complaints are dealt with in a courteous and sympathetic fashion and reported to the Duty Manager if necessary.Ø To work towards achieving high hotel inspection results from AA, RAC, Excellence in Tourism and any other such bodies.Ø It is agreed that flexibility of employees is fundamental to the Hotel’s ongoing progress. It is agreed that flexibility within each job category/functional area will be required by the Company and that there is full inter-changeability between all jobs in so far as is reasonably practicable. Health & SafetyØ To fulfil your obligations under the Health & Safety legislation and any revisions or additional legislation made thereto.Ø To ensure that adequate steps are taken to ensure the health and safety of yourself, your fellow employees, hotel guests and any other persons on the premises.Ø To maintain all work areas in a presentable, tidy and safe conditional at all times and to immediately report potential hazard, loss or damage to the General Manager.Ø To be aware of the identity of trained first-aid personnel on the premises and the location of departmental first aid box.Ø To observe all safety rules and procedures, including those laid down in the Health & Safety Statement.Ø To carry out and promote fire and accident/other safety drills as directed by the hotel safety officer.To participate in all Health and Safety training scheduled for you.Ø To be an active member the Health & Safety Committee and to ensure the attendance of you departments safety representative at all H & S monthly meetings.Ø To immediately inform Management if you or any or your departmental personnel are involved in any accident or incident within the hotel or its grounds or if you are witness to an accident or incident involving a third party.Flexibility/Inter-changeabilityØ To be flexible and co-operative in the workplace so as to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the hotel.Ø Flexibility within each job category/functional area will be required by the company and full inter-changeability between departments will be required.Ø Dependent on business levels within the hotel, you will be required to assist with duties as directed by Management. These duties may include assistance in duties/operations in all areas of the hotel and/or its operation.
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