Position Summary
River Rock Casino Resort is currently seeking for a passionate and dynamic Chef de Partie - Pastry to join the culinary team. This position is responsible for the execution of menu item production, maintaining all company standards and through adherence to all safety and hygiene policies and procedures while contributing to a safe and welcoming work environment for all employees.
Duties and responsibilities for our Chef de Partie will include:
Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items in a timely fashion; following standardized recipes
Submits food product requirements to the Sous Chef/ F&B Manager for purchasing
Prepares mis en place (“setting in place” of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production
Assists Commis and Demi Chefs with product receipts, breakdown, storage and rotation
Cleans culinary equipment after use and/or removes soiled equipment to the dish pit
Assists with month end inventories as directed
Attends monthly culinary meetings
Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders (guests, ownership and employees)
Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
Performs other duties as assigned or directed
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualifications:
Available to work up to 40 hours per week in a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays as we operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week
Minimum 2 years progressive culinary experience
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
High School Diploma; post secondary education in Culinary or similar work experience an asset
RED SEAL certification through ITA, current enrollment in the program or equivalent a plus
Culinary education a plus
Level 1 Food Safe certification
Ability to successfully obtain a Criminal Record Check
Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication
A commitment to continually increase your knowledge of our products and services in order to offer exceptional experiences to our guests
Strong organization and prioritizing skills with superior attention to detail
A willingness to learn, develop and achieve new skills for personal and professional development
Live GCE’s Values on the job: Integrity, Team Engagement, Drive to Succeed, Service Excellence, and Citizenship
A passion for providing Great Experiences and Memories to our internal and external guests in the continual quest of achieving service excellence
Work Environment Considerations
Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time.
