Chef De Partie

Overview

This role involves supporting senior chefs during your shift to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations in an aircraft catering setting. You will plan the section's work including manpower allocation and daily schedules, supervising junior chefs to maintain adherence to production plans, recipes, and HACCP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes within your section according to company recipes and standards.
• Manage kitchen stock rotation and control to avoid waste.
• Utilize raw materials effectively to minimize waste and maximize yield.
• Implement and monitor the designed menu in alignment with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure junior staff comply with hygiene and grooming standards.
• Provide clear handovers between shifts for continuity.
• Follow all procedures related to temperature controls, food labeling, sanitation schedules, and hygiene with proper record keeping.
• Verify the quality, taste, texture, and quantity of meals before service.
• Coordinate the team to maintain smooth operations and food productivity.
• Check raw material quality and promptly report issues to the sous chef.
• Maintain departmental logbooks with compliance-related information.
• Report any damages or losses immediately to relevant departments.
• Assist other kitchen sections during emergencies or staff shortages upon management advice.
• Maintain daily chiller checklist and enforce FIFO inventory policy.
• Stay fully informed of workplace legal requirements including health & safety, hygiene, fire prevention, and evacuation procedures.
• Perform additional related tasks as directed by department leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have either a Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a High School, vocational or diploma qualification with at least 2 years of job-related experience.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of menu cycles, flight details, equipment, and food uplift processes in airline catering.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Awareness of food hygiene standards and HACCP principles.
• Fluency in English for reading, writing, and communication.
• Awareness of current trends in fine dining and catering services.
• Computer literacy.
• Planning and supervisory abilities.
• Logical and analytical approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

Join an internationally renowned airline group with a rich history of growth and innovation. This is an opportunity to contribute to an extraordinary team and enhance your culinary skills in a dynamic environment.

The position is based in Doha, Qatar with onsite full-time work requirements.