Commis / Demi Chef De Partie

Job title: Commis/Demi Chef de Partie

Salary: Up to 16,500 GBP

Location: Totnes, Devon

Type of contract: Permanent

Workplace description: In the centre of beautiful Totnes, this charming hotel has a stylish, yet relaxed restaurant, with delicious food made from the best and freshest local produce. There is also a contemporary bar, a more traditional Saloon Bar with a real log fire, and an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining and people-watching.
The hotel is close to the River Dart and a great selection of independent shops in the centre of Totnes. Most of South Devon’s attractions are within easy reach by road, rail, bus and taxi. Totnes railway station is less than half a mile (875 yd) from the hotel.

Main duties and responsibilities: Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, insuring proper plate presentation Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees; controls the positioning and rotation of foods and ensures proper plate presentation
Sets up for lunch and dinner by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations
Adheres to hotels standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
Orders adequate supplies for own section, and sets up mis en plas for section
Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness
Works with Chefs to ensure seasoning, portions, and appearance of food Stores unused food properly Ensures that food from own section is delivered on time
Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices
Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes to reservations
Maintains an exact record of preparation, cooking and presentation specifications of all dishes produced in the section in a file which is kept at the section at all times for reference
Confers closely with the Sous Chef and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of his or her position, in order to be ready to fill in whenever required
Co-ordinates job tasks with staff in own section
Helps employees to achieve optimum quality
Knows how to follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation

Essential criteria: Must have the willingness and desire to learn. NVQs or equivalent would be advantageous, as well as experience in a Rosette standard establishment

Accommodation provided: Yes

Charge for accommodation: 45.00 GBP per week

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised.

Important Notes:

1. Applications should be made by email or phone.
2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!
3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.