Chef de Partie

About the role

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is collaborating with the Rouxbe Cooking School to provide culinary associates with online training opportunities to enhance their career prospects. Through Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary curriculum, Marriott associates can access a wide range of lessons relevant to their roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to sanitation/health regulations and requirements.
• Meet with the Chef to review assignments, anticipate business levels, changes, and other information.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food so that they are ready for service.
• Continue preparation work between meal services.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacle.
• Anticipate and communicate any assistance needed during busy periods.
• Be aware of food and labor costs and monitor food levels to minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food costs and identify instances of shortages when items may run out.
• Direct and assist Stewards to maximize clean-up efficiency.
• Provide new ideas to and run the department in the absence of the Chef and Sous Chef.
• Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: 1 year of supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

Possess a high level of integrity and professionalism. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$37.13 per hour

Schedule

Full Time