Chef de Partie, 2 x Eden Court, Inverness-shire

The Covid-19 pandemic and related government restrictions have had a huge impact on our ways of working at Eden Court. We are continuously adapting in line with the guidelines and this job will also change and shift along with the circumstances.
It is vital that our customers are safe at all times and it is therefore essential to follow good hygiene measures and relevant guidelines. The role of Chef de Partie will ensure the following is delivered:
• Responsibility for managing a section of the kitchen as allocated to you by the Head Chef or Sous Chef
• Ensuring compliance with all hygiene standards, fire and Health and Safety legislation
• Maintain stock control and place orders with suppliers, ensuring that delivery notes are checked on a daily basis and that the Head Chef/Sous Chef are kept updated
• Ensuring HACCP records are kept daily and filed appropriately using Cooksafe
• Input into menus and specials where required by the Head Chef including costing and portion control
• Assist in writing and following recipes for each dish to ensure that you have adequate information for each service to prepare your section to meet the needs on any given day

THESE ARE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE SHARED BY ALL EDEN COURT STAFF:
• Abiding by and promoting organisational policies, such as Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection;
• Maintaining an environment that is safe and welcoming for participants, audiences, visitors, staff and everyone else;
• Representing Eden Court professionally at external meetings and advocating for the work we do.

THESE THINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ALL APPLICANTS: -
• Chef de Partie experience on a similar scale
• Delivering high standards of food for large events and under pressure
• Managing HACCP effectively
• Level 2 food safety certificate
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Great team player/member
• Good organisational and time management skills

WE IMAGINE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO:
• Ability to work flexibly according to the changing demands and needs of Eden Court as we emerge from the pandemic
• A passion for food!

Please apply in writing explaining, in a letter no more than two-sides of A4, your interest in the role and telling us why you believe you would be suitable.

Please also attach a recent CV and send to: jobs@eden-court.co.uk along with the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Your access requirements if invited to an online interview

Please also complete this online Equalities Monitoring form.
Applications must be received by noon on Tuesday 31st August 2021

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