Chef De Partie
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £14/hour inclusive of 17.5% shift allowance
Chef de Partie (Airport Lounges)
Based at Manchester Airport
Permanent
Full Time (40 hours per week)
£14 per hour which includes shift allowance
About us:
MAG is the UK’s largest Airport operator. We own and operate Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports along with MAG USA, a major Airport services business based out of Chicago.
As the UK’s largest Airport operator, we offer a wealth of benefits. So, if you join us in our Hospitality Team, expect things like free meals and drinks whilst on duty, double pay on bank holidays, paid for any additional hours worked, free Airport parking, tax-free shopping in our departure lounge and discounts on tram and train travel to work to name a few.
Our Hospitality Team is growing as we expand and open up more venues so join us now at a truly exciting time and watch your career take off!
About the role:
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.
Principal accountabilities include:
* To prepare, cook and deliver food in accordance with the agreed menu and Lounge Operating Procedures.
* To work with the Commis Chef and Senior Chef as appropriate to prepare foods to be cooked. Some of the preparation procedures are, but not limited to, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding.
* To ensure the food offering is presented to a high standard. Maintain the food offering ensuring presentation meets operating standards
* Maintain stock levels, receive delivery of supplies, ensure stored correctly, rotate and maintain.
* To assist with stock counts and compete the appropriate documentation.
* To complete required stock checks including temperature checks as per the required schedule and complete the appropriate documentation.
* Assist with clearing and organising the kitchen ensuring a high standard of hygiene. Ensure floors are swept, mopped or vacuumed and ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitised and stored correctly.
* 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.
About you:
We are looking for someone who has/is:
* NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef or C&G Food production or equivalent is desirable
* A background in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high end delivery.
* Undertaken a similar role or working as a Commis Chef and ready for the next step.
* 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.
* Understands the principles of supply chain management, sustainable procurement and working practices in the kitchen.
* Computer literate on mainstream PC applications including Microsoft office.
* 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
Benefits:
As a MAG employee you will have access to some great benefits including:
* Free on-site parking whilst on duty
* Free Airport parking when you go on holiday (subject to availability and pre-booking)
* Access to our employee rewards portal with discounts and savings
* 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
* MAG Pension scheme which doubles your contribution
* Discounts on public transport to work
* Discounts on MAG products such as Airport Hospitality Lounges and holiday parking at our Airports
* On-site discounts and heavily discounted staff shop
* Fantastic career development opportunities – We are the UK’s largest Airport Operator!
* Tax free Airside shopping in our departure lounge
* Enrolment in our All-Colleague Annual Bonus Scheme
How do I apply?
Please submit your up-to date CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the role criteria.
Advert will close once sufficient applications are received
More Information
- Address M90, Ringway, Manchester
