Chef De Partie - Bakery

Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.

Chef de Partie - Avoca Central Bakery Kitchen

Job Specification

A Chef de Partie's role is to prepare food, dishes and recipes in line with Avoca standards and quality. This is a permanent full time role with an immediate start. The working hours for this position are 12:00-21:00.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation) - Assist with menu planning and menu costings to ensure that the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved, eliminating waste where possible. - Assist with food orders in line with company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used. - To ensure that any Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception. - To lead the performance of the team to deliver the highest standards of food for our clients. - To share responsibility with the Head Chef for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit. - To ensure that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperatures are recorded on the appropriate charts. - To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate. - To review the kitchen hazard list every week with the Head Chef - To maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff.

Key Requirements:

- Relevant culinary qualification or experience - 1-2 years' experience in a Professional kitchen. - Experience of H.A.C.C.P. documentation - Experience of menu planning - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Maintain high standards of personal hygiene - Professional and Courteous manner - Ability to manage multiple tasks - Ability to deal and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all levels - Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral

Why work with us?

We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

- Pension Scheme - No split shifts - Professional Development - Employee Referral Bonus - Complimentary & concession staff meals - Family Friendly Policies - Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle To Work Scheme

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer