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Job Title:Chef de Partie at the Union League Guard House
Reports to: Executive Chef, Sous Chef
Department: Kitchen
Location: The Union League Guard House (953 Youngs Ford Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035)
Description: Prepare lunch, and dinner, food items per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare cold food items of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and setup station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out of stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated areas, being sure to cover/date perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for next shift.
Skills and Requirements:
- Cooking school or culinary institute or equivalent experience.
- One to three years culinary or related work experience. Basic culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on the job.
- Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment.
- Bending and lifting required.
- Must be able to lift 40+ lbs.
- Must be able to stand for entire shift.
Compensation:
- Fair wages – full time (36 to 40 per week)
- Employee meals – complimentary staff meal before shift
- Energetic, multi-faceted, family team-oriented atmosphere
- Two weeks’ vacation after one year
- 401K retirement plan with employer match of up to 6%
- Choice of three Blue Cross health plan products
- Dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability program
