Chef de Partie

Job title:

Chef de Partie

Department:

Senior Catering

Based at:

Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to:

Head Chef

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours of work:

40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties.

Contractual Status:

Permanent

Job purpose:

To manage the day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by the Lead or Head Chef, meeting the Club’s standards and quality.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to a consistently high standard;
• Supporting the senior chefs with the smooth running of the kitchen;
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards;
• Ensuring food preparation areas are clean, organised and well maintained;
• Managing your section effectively during busy service periods;
• Following recipes, specifications and portion controls;
• Helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen;
• Working as part of a professional kitchen team; and
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Lead or Head Chef when required.

3. Skills required:

• Has a passion for producing great food;
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen;
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards;
• Reliable, organised and a great team player;
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop; and
• Holds a good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety

4. Knowledge / Experience required:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent;
• Previous experience within an elite sporting environment (desirable);
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards;

5. Qualifications required:

• Health and Safety Level 2 or above
• Food hygiene Level 2 or above

DBS check required:

Yes (enhanced)