South Africa: Senior Chef De Partie (Tented Lodge) – Guernsey posted by HotelJobs

Small Tented Lodge that sleeps 10 guests, serving dinner, Bed & Breakfast based in Guernsey close to Kruger National Park is looking for a Senior Chef de Partie. Duties: Assist with mise-en-place preparation and arranging food as instructed by the Sous – or Head Chef. Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with the standards Assist in preparing food requisitions and coordinate inter-kitchen transfers. Follow and enforce FIFO (First-In-First-Out) procedures to ensure freshness and minimize waste. Ensure all food surplus is stored properly and safely at the end of each service. Minimize kitchen waste and control food costs Assist in managing kitchen stock by participating in monthly inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation. Ensure stock takes are completed in a timely manner and that all kitchen inventory is accounted for. Ensure proper handling and usage of kitchen equipment, utensils, and machinery, and provide training to staff when necessary. Perform any other duties assigned by the Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Management Requirements: Grade 12 Diploma in Professional Cookery Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position Able to follow recipes and presentation of food and dishes as instructed Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is up to HACCP standards Ensure the highest quality of food and fresh produce Good organisational and time management skills