# HAL - Demi Chef de Partie TAM **Company**: Hollandamericagroup **Location**: New York, NY **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: fixed term contract **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Hospitality **Apply**: https://hollandamericagroup.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/4199f37f-09b0-4771-859a-00988f6954d3?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_f932909d-c14 ## Description We are seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our team on board. As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for directing, supervising, and assisting in the activities of team members engaged in the preparation of food for service to passengers and crew. ## Key Responsibilities - Comply with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance, implementing and executing food handling and cleaning procedures for the galley in accordance with USPH standards. - Carry out production in assigned area/station according to Company recipes and specifications standards as directed by the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef. - Adhere to the daily production schedule, under the direction of the Chef de Partie, as required by the itinerary and various outlets. - Maintain assigned section recipe files. - Seek guidance from Chef de Partie in executing production according to Company recipes. - Demonstrate an ongoing understanding of the ingredient consumption required for daily production and inform Chef de Partie when fluctuations occur. - Supervise all Commis and Kitchen Assistants in the preparation of food in the assigned partie in the kitchen in accordance with established company menus and recipes. - Control actual hours worked of employees assigned to your station and report any discrepancies to Chef De Partie. - Check that quantity and quality of items ordered from stores are received and stored properly. - Report any malfunctioning equipment or furnishings in need of repair or refurbishing to Chef de Partie. - Maintain a high level of productivity, cleanliness, and sanitation throughout the assigned department. - Coach direct reports in menu and recipe knowledge, production skills, and culinary techniques. - Ensure batch cooking/preparation process is practiced to eliminate food waste. - Perform all assigned tasks in a cost-efficient manner while adhering to the highest quality standards possible. - Handle and utilize all materials and goods with care during production to eliminate waste. - Ensure the departmental culinary operation remains on budget and allotted targets are met in your assigned station. - Meet cost targets as directed by the Sous Chef/Chef de Partie. - Ensure all food GSS targets are met for food ratings in your assigned station. ## Skills, Knowledge & Expertise - Multi-tasking - Team player - Able to learn - Culinarian and manager - Able to manage high-volume and fine dining teams - Self-proficient to perform any culinary task and to guide and mentor other culinarians. ## Desired Skills & Experience - 3+ years' experience in a 5-star+ hotel, cruise ship, or high-profile restaurant performing similar functions. - 1+ year experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a multi-nationality setting with a proven ability to provide orientation and training. - Proven ability to provide culinary supervision, training, and delegation of at least 2 culinary subordinates. - Certification from an accredited advanced food safety program. - Extensive knowledge in VSP preferred. - Extensive kitchen machinery and knife safety knowledge. - Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English. ## Skills ### Required - Multi-tasking - Team player - Culinarian and manager - Food safety certification - Kitchen machinery and knife safety knowledge - English language proficiency ### Nice to have - Experience working in all major culinary brigade stations - Degree from accredited culinary college or university - Working knowledge of computers and software programs --- Source: [Apply at hollandamericagroup.pinpointhq.com](https://hollandamericagroup.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/4199f37f-09b0-4771-859a-00988f6954d3?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)