Chef de Partie
Start January 2024, part time (c. 60%)
Reports to: Gérant Chef de Cuisine
We are looking for a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at one of our prestigious independent schools. An independent boarding school in Verbier for children aged between 3 and 18. Catering for 100 students. The additional benefits of this location include, free parking and a free meal per shift.
Purpose of job:
To undertake the planning, preparation, serving and clearing away of school meals, catering for 100 students and providing:
- the week day lunch service for staff and students during term time
- an evening dinner service Monday to Sunday for boarding students and staff and
- morning and afternoon snacks and refreshments for after school clubs and events
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare all food service areas for the day’s business relating to that meal service.
- Ensure the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company/clients
- Maintain the highest standards.
- To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
- Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required including for special functions.
- Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
- Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
- Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
- Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
- Serve customers, visitors and guests in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
- Empty, remove and store rubbish / recycle rubbish in the correct place.
- Ensure you operate in line with current health & safety regulations.
- To ensure all areas during your shift are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
- To attend meetings and training courses as required.
General Responsibilities
- Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
- Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
- Ensure that the correct uniform is worn neatly and cleanly at all times.
- To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
- Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
- Carry out all reasonable request of the management.
- As required, provide cover for other staff during periods of absence.
- Be conscientious with regard to Health & Safety and report any hazards to the manager.
Key personal skills and attributes
- Team working abilities, listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others.
- Food hygiene certificate preferred.
- The ability to be adaptable and be flexible as necessary.
- Reliable, honest and able to demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.
- Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing.
Knowledge/competencies
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English/French.
- Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English/French and reading skills.
- First-class culinary ability and skills.
- Similar experience of customer and/or food preparation environment is essential.
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in Switzerland to be considered for this role.
- A police conduct report will form part of the selection process.
The position is a permanent position, term time only of 36 weeks per year.
However there may be additional work available during school holidays.
The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline 18 December should an outstanding candidate be identified early in the search process. For this reason, we encourage interested chefs to submit their CVs and letter of application as soon as possible to Caroline at caroline@copperfield.education . Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Copperfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks as required by Swiss law.
Offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, criminal background checks and immigration authorization if applicable.
Type d'emploi : Temps de travail : 60-80%
Avantages :
- Indemnité de repas
- Stationnement gratuit
Programmation :
- Du Lundi au Vendredi
- Travail en journée
- Travail en soirée
- Travail le week-end
Lieu du poste : En présentiel
