Chef de Partie

*A Chef De Partie position has become available and The Old England Hotel and Spa in Bowness on Windermere.* *Role includes and competitive salary alongside a share of gratuities, company benefits, free use of leisure facilities and access to company pension.* *Straight days - 12pm until 9pm. 5 out of 7 days per week.* Macdonald Chefs play a vital role in delivering a great guest experience to all our guests. . If you have love of food and want to work in a professional culinary environment, you will need to They have a keen eye for detail, an organized approach and a willingness to exceed our guest expectation. Often operating on the front line, they are the real ambassadors of our company, and are committed to consistently delivering high standards. Our Chef de Parties are hardworking individuals who can work on their own initiative and are key players in our kitchen teams. They will have previously worked in a 4\* and or Rosette environment, have a real creative flair and are our Sous Chefs of the future. Using your existing experience and culinary skills you will be working closely with the kitchen and front of house team to deliver our core standards and provide our guests with a great stay every time. This position will include shifts working Saturday and/ or Sunday. Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods including bank holidays. Situated on the shores of Lake Windermere in Bowness-on-Windemere central to the Lakes. · Responsible for leadership on a particular section showing diligent food hygiene and stock control. · Shows good understanding of cooking techniques. · To lead by example and set high standards for the team. · Responsible for competently managing the day to day activities in a section. · Supporting senior chefs with health and safety, food production and food safety. · Take shared responsibility for HACCP report system in the kitchen. · To clean and prepare food in accordance with set procedures as directed by senior kitchen staff. · Assist in the preparation and cooking of staff meals. · To operate and clean equipment with due regard to safety. · To adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules. · Control of company stock and property, ensuring correct storage of food. · Willingness to learn new cooking techniques and preparation styles. · Show a full understanding of food care and the importance of waste management. · To work hygienically at all times showing good fridge organisation · To achieve a minimum basic food hygiene certificate. · To understand local authority expectation · To support head chef in the delivery of food cost target Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £13.00 per hour Benefits: * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Free parking * Gym membership * On-site parking Experience: * Commis chef: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person