Chef de partie

Chef de partie

Job Purpose

Responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of all food to a high standard across a range of cuisines and styles of cooking. This role supports the Executive Chef Manager and Head Chef in delivering a market-leading customer experience, achieving food cost targets, and executing the food and drink offer with excellence. Key responsibilities include adhering to set recipe specifications and costings, staying informed about current and forthcoming food trends and dietary requirements, and maintaining a passion for food quality and presentation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Timely Food Production : Ensure all food production duties are carried out promptly to guarantee a smooth service.

High Standards of Preparation and Presentation : Maintain and uphold a high standard of food preparation and presentation, incorporating new ideas or technology as it becomes available.

Knowledge of Food Trends : Stay informed and interested in current and future food and industry trends, being at the forefront of innovation.

Food Management : Manage the control of food items, ensuring compliance with company policies at all times, support monthly unit stocktakes.

Competence and Compliance : Demonstrate competence and compliance with required processes and UogG operating procedures

Food Standards and Costs : Ensure that food standards and costs are consistently achieved and maintained.

Ordering and Compliance Support : Oversee the end-to-end ordering process and assist the Executive Chef Manager in ensuring that relevant food safety compliance and administrative requirements are met.

Food Safety Compliance : Prioritise food safety compliance by meeting all legislative and policy requirements.

Expert Knowledge and Flexibility : Build and maintain expert knowledge in food preparation and presentation while maintaining a flexible skill set to support other catering outlets, including hospitality.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Food Safety Level 2

A2 City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or HNC/HND equivalent.

A3 Allergen awareness including Natasha's Law & Nutritional compliance.

A4 Good working knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety Awareness.

Skills

Essential:

C1 An ability to demonstrate the competencies to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role elsewhere.

C2 Excellent time management skills.

C3 Ability to work well under pressure.

C4 Basic computer skills.

C5 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

C6 Adaptable and flexible approach to work.

C7 Strong organisational and customer service skills.

C8 Team player who is committed and enthusiastic.

Experience

Essential

E1 Chef experience in a large-scale food production or large-scale food service environment, or similar experience in a high-volume customer facing environment.

E2 Experience of planning menus and ordering food in a large-scale environment, and of at times working unsupervised.

E3 Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

E4 Experience of using Microsoft packages and catering software.

Terms and Conditions

Starting salary will be £14.00 per hour (UoG Chef de Partie Chef pay range is £14.00-£15.00 - based on performance related pay, and successful candidate's salary could be reviewed on completion of our 6-month probation period).

As a full-time role this post has a working pattern of 37.5 hours, 5/7 however, flexibility will be required by mutual agreement and there will be some weekend and public holiday working at peak periods.

UoG Commercial Ltd is a subsidiary company wholly owned by the University of Glasgow and provides catering services as part of the new extended campus at the University.

As our employees are integrally involved in generating and sharing in the business' success, including a share of the profits. We want our customers and employees to feel equally valued and appreciated because they are both important to our success. We recognise that the way we conduct ourselves reflects not just on the company, but on the University of Glasgow and so our values are at the heart of the way in which we behave. Put simply we ask our partners to:

Be friendly and positive.

Treat everyone with respect

Take pride in everything they do

Additional benefits include:

• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development

• Complimentary meals on duty

• 29 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

• Attractive pension scheme

• Access to UoG benefit scheme.

• Discounted sport membership UofG Sport

It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research, and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

Vacancy Ref : 151493 Close Date : 07-Aug-2024 23:45