Chef de Partie
Location – Goldeye Lake Mountain Resort, Nordegg, AB
Wage – Starting at $19/hour depending upon experience, plus gratuities
Accommodations – Onsite and taxable benefit
Start Date – Immediate
Job Description
As a Chef de Partie you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with basic food preparation in accordance with the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services standards and procedures. You will work to assist the Head Chef and other culinary team members with all tasks required to run an effective commercial kitchen. Your typical duties may include preparing food according to set guidelines and menus, serving meals, packing food items and cleaning and sanitizing equipment, dishes, tables and serving areas.
Key Functions
Applicants will be required to collaborate with other members of the kitchen staff to effectively run our kitchen. Expertise at maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring food quality is essential. Other responsibilities and duties of our Chef de Partie include:
- Serve customers at counter/buffet
- Replenish condiments and other supplies
- Clear and clean tables/trays in dining halls while assisting client/group as required to move from one activity in dining hall to another
- Teamwork as per the Head Chef’s instructions
- Clean, Peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual and electrical appliances
- Use deep fryer, broiler, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare food items and beverages
- Portion, assemble and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons and package take out
- Inspecting work areas, supplies, ingredients, and cooking equipment to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards
- Analyzing recipes and making menu changes when necessary to adhere to dietary restrictions, allergies
- Support instructions and efforts to minimize overhead costs while still keeping customers happy
- Assisting with inventory as directed by Head Chef and/or centre management
- Assist with sanitation practices to ensure adherence to the standards and regulations of cleanliness
Essential Requirements
The most important skill for our Chefs de Partie will be the ability to work safely and to follow various recipes and strictly follow a menu plan in the preparation of food daily. They require many other skills and qualifications as well, including:
- Ability to use common kitchen tools, including ranges, graters, and cutlery
- Knowledge of the standards and regulations for food preparation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Understanding of quality control, raw materials, and other techniques for the effective creation and distribution of food products
- Knowledge of food-related training techniques and curriculum
- Understanding of different culinary techniques and profiles and a desire to learn new techniques and flavours
- Ability to work neatly, efficiently, and safely
- Ability to follow instructions without variations
Education and training requirements
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate is considered an asset
Other Requirements
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
How to Apply
Interested applicants can email a copy of their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. In the email, please include your name, contact information and the position being applied for.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
