[ref. r79436500] Chef de Partie

Role overview:

The Chef de Partie will support the Head Chef to ensure the customer catering experience is delivered to the highest standards, to ensure the provision of hospitality and customer care to Cairngorm customers.

Purpose of the job:

The purpose of a Chef de Partie is to manage a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality preparation and cooking of food in their assigned area. This role is vital in maintaining the smooth operation of a kitchen.

The Chef de Partie is responsible for:

• All food entering the kitchen is correctly stored in rotation
• To keep the fridges clean and tidy
• To be responsible for ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards
• Being responsible to ensure that there is no cross contamination of food
• To be aware of and to control wastage of food
• To ensure that all documentation is kept such as cooking temperature records, fridge temperatures and cooking temperature records
• To follow all procedures such as cleaning schedules, rotation of perishable and dry stocks maintaining equipment
• Reporting any problems to the Head Chef
• To have knowledge of all products and services on offer and be able to pass on this knowledge in a positive, enthusiastic style.
• Ensure prompt replenishment of stock and highlight to the relevant manager any stock issues e.g.: stock loss, damaged stock.
• Observe all Health & Safety requirements. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, risk assessments and company policies
• To identify personal development needs in line with personal and organisational objectives
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as may, from time to time, be required

• Be polite and attentive to all our guests and colleagues
• Attend annual performance management and development processes such as Performance and Development (PAD) Reviews

• This role will suit someone who has had experience in a busy kitchen environment (preferably at least 5 years)
• Demonstrate good people skills, both customer facing and within your team.
• This role will require a degree of flexible working to meet the business needs, 7-day operation and occasional events out with normal operating hours.

• Full knowledge of food hygiene regulations (HACCP) and hold a valid food hygiene certificate
• SVQ Food Cookery and Preparation Level 3

Personal Attributes/Behaviours:

• Pleasant, confident, and professional work manner
• The ability to identify success as well as areas for improvement
• A motivated individual who is not fazed by an ever-changing environment
• Smart appearance
• Attention to detail
• Committed
• Flexible with a ‘Can do’ approach
• Adaptable
• Team player

Location Overview:

• Cairngorm Mountain, managed by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd is a popular snow sports destination in Scotland, located within the Cairngorms National Park, and has been offering snow sports for over 50 years. In winter, the resort is a commercial ski operation. In summer, the Resort serves as a tourist destination. The surrounding area attracts over 1.8 million annual visitors predominantly in summer with the Resort itself attracting circa 200,000 annual visitors.
• Cairngorm Mountain Resort covers 1,418 hectares and can attract over 100,000 skiing and snowboarding visitors in the busy winter period. The Resort is an internationally renowned area of scientific interest. Cairngorm Mountain and surrounding areas contain unique natural habitats and wildlife protected by EU legislation.
• In the summer, the Resort transforms as the snow melts and becomes a hub of activity, from guided walks to the mountain summit, Tubing slides and an Adventure Play Park, to generic visitors and a family market looking for activities to undertake.