Chef De Partie (Tampines Campus)

Requirements

• Exceptional cooking skills
• Ability to effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties fairly
• Familiarity with the best practices in the hotel and catering services industry
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Basic Computer knowledge, Procurement system
• Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, dishwashers, management and sometimes school staff.
• Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management
• Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the Head Chef
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
• Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant cooking experience, preferably in pre-school or childcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team
• Able to do basic calculations.
• All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Additional Information

Position: Chef De Partie Reporting To: Executive Chef Direct Reports: Cooks Reporting to the Executive Chef of the assigned pre-school and working closely with the Kitchen Team, this position will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and to be responsible for the preparation and cooking of a well-balanced and nutritious children's menu for morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snack. Job Role & Responsibilities Maintain food safety and sanitation standards. Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods Present, garnish and arrange final dishes Occasionally serve food Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes Handle and store ingredients and food Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean. Ordering stock in line with requirements, keeping accounts and budget control. Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stocks are clearly labeled to include expiry dates. Ensure all kitchen equipment are cleaned before and after use. Keeping track freezers and refrigerators at the correct temperature. Adhere to the Health Promotion Board Guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food. Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated waste bins. Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by superiors

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