Demi Chef de Partie

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Job Description For Demi Chef de Partie

Posting Date May 10, 2022
Job Number 22076641
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Dibba Road, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP
Brand Le Méridien
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Located Remotely? N

At Le Méridien, we believe in helping guests unlock the unexpected and engaging experiences each destination has to offer. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan, culture seekers that appreciate sophisticated, timeless service. We provide original, chic and memorable service and experiences that inspire guests to unlock the destination. We're looking for curious, creative and well-informed people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create unexpected experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien.

Explore our very big world

When you bring your natural talents and passion for food, we welcome you into our family. No matter your specialty or culinary background, we offer great rewards and opportunities to improve your skills. You will work closely with a team of inspired professionals who encourage and invite your contributions.

Rewards for work, benefits for your lifestyle

You'll be supported in and out of the workplace through:

• Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Wellbeing programs
• Encouraging management
• Team-spirited colleagues

The impact you'll make

You hold yourself to a higher culinary standard and it is your attention to each preparation that keeps guests with us to dine. Working with a dedicated team of experts, you will learn something different every day as you work with new seasonal menus and unique presentations. Your hard work pays off when a dish that you've thoughtfully helped to prepare has guests raving and anxious to return.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes/menu
• Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner
• Test foods to ensure proper preparation and temperature
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers

What we're looking for

• Great teamwork skills and attention to detail
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Previous kitchen experience is a big plus

This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required. Prior to employment, we'll ask you to complete safety training and certification.

Connect your passions with a rewarding opportunity

Others may call you a foodie, but you know you're much more than that. You want to learn all the tricks of the trade and be the master of the kitchen. When you join us, you'll find that there are no limits on your creativity or your potential. We inspire you to grow and challenge yourself because when you are pursuing excellence, you're helping us to provide exceptional travel experiences.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

• Set up station properly and on time for each service period and make sure that required mis en place is ready on time.
• To monitor stock movement and be responsible for ordering on your section.
• To participate in communicating actively within the department.
• Make sure all food is prepared by recipes designated by the Sous chef / Chef de cuisine.
• Report any change of food quality in the preparation to CDP / Sous chef.
• To ensure knowledge of the products, dishes are maintained and communicated to all involved personnel.
• Be able to work in another area when needed and take part in cross training when directed.
• Actively participate to learn, record and transmit our culinary skills and recipes to junior chefs and apprentices.
• To comply with the chef de cuisine / sous chef by implementing a new menu / dishes and new regulations.
• Keeps over production and food waste to a minimum, in order to reduce food cost expense.
• Report any and all deficiencies in maintenance issue, kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to chef de partie / Sous chef immediately.
• In the absence of the Chef de Partie to take over his/her responsibilities.
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards within their respective areas.

• Work together with the Chef de Partie on the challenges, which are highlighted every month in the Hygiene Audit.
• Proper storage of food.
• FIFO (First in first out).
• Make sure that all Standards and Procedures are in place and followed.
• Temperature control.
• Dating and labelling of food items.
• Receiving of food, making sure that everything is according to standard.
• Maintain decoration that is made out of food.
• Apply with the personal and grooming standards of the hotel.
• Cleaning and Sanitation of the kitchen.
• Overtime will be approved on business demands by the Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine.
• Any violation of the above mentioned rules will be subject to disciplinary action.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.