Chef de Partie - Castle Donington, Leicestershire, United Kingdom - MAG Airport Limited

Description

Based at East Midlands Airport
Permanent contract
Full Time (40 hours per week)
£75 per hour which includes shift allowance
For airports, for partners, for people.

Formed from the union of MAGO, MAG USA and our network of direct-to-consumer brands - who together drive market leading passenger spend for airports across the world - we have combined our resources to address evolving passenger needs today and exceed them as we move forward into tomorrow.

From our revenue accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world class hospitality venues including Hangar, 1903 and Escape Lounges - our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners.

Our name is taken from the aviation, meteorology term, Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited, which designates the perfect flying condition.

Our proud aviation heritage, our drive to push boundaries, and the very essence of what we do: creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our Airport Hospitality Team. Our Hospitality Lounges provide our customers with the very best start to their journey.
To prepare, cook and deliver food in accordance with the agreed menu and Lounge Operating Procedures.
Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing and cooking all varieties of foods.
Operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
To work with the Commis Chef and Senior Chef as appropriate to prepare foods to be cooked. To ensure the food offering is presented to a high standard. Maintain the food offering ensuring presentation meets operating standards
Assist with clearing and organising the kitchen ensuring a high standard of hygiene. Dispose of waste, including recycling, in the appropriate manner and if required to remove it to the designated location.

Assist in one to one training of new staff, including subcontracted supplier staff, in order to uphold the high level of presentation, hospitality and service.

To work flexibly to the rota
NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef or C&G Food production or equivalent is desirable
Abackground in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high end delivery.
Demonstrates advanced skills and techniques in food production.
Knowledge on how to handle and store product to maintain quality and in line with food safety legislation.

Able to demonstrate a wide range of food preparation, knife and cooking skills and technique to produce quality dishes in line with business requirements.

A team player with an absolute first class approach to customer service, know how to brief and coach and team to deliver high quality dishes and menu items.

Understands the principles of profit and loss and recognise how to support the overall financial performance of the business through operating efficiently to reduce wastage and deliver profit margins.

Experience of working on own initiative, capable of building solid and beneficial relationships both internally and externally.

Please note flexibility will be required with shifts as early shifts can start as early as 3.00am and late shifts can finish as late as 10.30pm.

Our units are open 7 days a week
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all.

Were also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum.