Job Title: Chef de Partie
Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: £21-£22k
Job type: Full Time – Permanent.
Polhill Garden Centre is a family-owned business that’s been running for nearly 60 years, steeped in history and passion for the gardening sector, its core values remain the same. We pride ourselves on our high-quality customer service, commitment to growth, passion for our work and supporting each other like family.
At Polhill, our staff all have the same vision that we do, and we are always on the lookout for talented individuals that are just as excited about the natural world as we are. So, if you are interested in joining a motivated, friendly, and hard-working team we may just be the right place for you!
What we are;
We are a friendly, family-run business in Kent that is constantly on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic team players who can display attention to detail with a genuine passion for providing excellent customer service.
We offer generous staff discounts, part-uniform, sociable working hours, friendly working environment and free on-site parking.
Hours of work
4 weekdays and alternate weekends from 7.30am to 4pm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic and passionate Chef De Partie to join our Kitchen Team.
Responsibilities:
Main Duties:
- Running a section in the kitchen.
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within a section.
- Assisting in creating menus, recipes and developing dishes.
- Preparing meat and fish.
- Assisting with the management of health and safety.
- Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices.
- Managing and training any Commis Chefs and junior staff members.
- Monitoring portion and waste control.
- Temperature taking and recording.
- Keeping section and equipment clean and tidy.
- To ensure correct stock rotation, labelling and storage.
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A real passion for cooking high quality dishes with fresh, seasonal produce.
- Previous experience within a professional kitchen is essential, ideally 2 years’ experience.
- Possess catering/cooking and food safety qualifications.
- Awareness of COSHH regulations, chemical safety and HACCP standards.
- Experience of food safety and hygiene laws, health and safety and allergen regulations.
- Experience of using kitchen equipment.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Team management skills.
- Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Keenness to learn and develop your skills.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Commis Chef, Chef Assistant, Catering Assistant, Caterer, Support Caterer, Catering Support, Canteen, Canteen Attendant, Catering Officer, Line Chef, Experienced Chef, Kitchen Chef, Food Preparation, Station Chef, Cook, Cook Assistant, Preparation Chef, Catering Chef, Kitchen Manager will also be considered for this role.
