Avoca operates in 14 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.
Chef de Partie - Monkstown
Job Specification
A Chef de Partie's role is to prepare food, dishes and recipes in line with Avoca standards and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation)
- Assist with menu planning and menu costings to ensure that the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved, eliminating waste where possible.
- Assist with food orders in line with company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used.
- To ensure that any Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception.
- To lead the performance of the team to deliver the highest standards of food for our clients.
- To share responsibility with the Head Chef for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit.
- To ensure that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperatures are recorded on the appropriate charts.
- To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate.
- To review the kitchen hazard list every week with the Head Chef
- To maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant culinary qualification or experience
- 1-2 years' experience in a Professional kitchen.
- Experience of H.A.C.C.P. documentation
- Experience of menu planning
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
- Professional and Courteous manner
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to deal and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all levels
- Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral
Why work with us?
We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- Professional Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Family Friendly Policies
- Life Assurance Benefit
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Health & Wellness Programmes
Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.