Rydges Fortitude Valley - Chef De Partie (Full Time)

• Growing revenue above market
• Maximise assets
• Business transformation

• Empowerment: We make it happen
• Possibilities: We evolve and innovate
• Community: We make the connection

• Ensure that the Hotel’s kitchens produce a high quality food product at all times.
• Anticipate and attend to the guest’s needs and desires immediately.
• Prepare sauces, soups and hot dishes for service and special functions.
• Demonstrate superior recipe knowledge for every item on the Hotel’s menus.
• Monitor food quality and quantity as it relates to portion control.
• Monitor all food storage facilities to ensure that proper storage techniques are being used and that the cleanliness standards of the Hotel are being maintained.
• Prepare and properly garnish all pantry items including salads, sandwiches, desserts, as well as the established menu and specialty items.
• Requisition the appropriate amount of food product in accordance with the established Hotel policies and procedures.
• Complete all work responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all standard recipes are followed in all outlets.
• Maintain your self-appearance in accordance with the hotel’s grooming standards.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Maintain an acceptable degree of knowledge with regard to food product.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment.
• Have a full knowledge of, and practice all of the hotel’s established workplace health and safety guidelines (WH&S).
• Ensure the protection and maintenance of all operating equipment
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Executive Chef/Sous Chef

• Good communication
• Clean and tidy
• Works safely
• Good personal hygiene
• Helpful and courteous.

• Ensure that customers are served in a friendly, professional, timely and diligent manner
• Offer assistance to hotel customers and make them feel welcome
• Promote the employer’s services and facilities to customers when appropriate
• Assist in maintaining customer service standards set by the employer
• Respond to customer requests in a professional and timely manner
• Treat all internal and external customers with respect, understanding and appropriate cultural sensitivity.

• Follow the policies and procedures of the employer as outlined in the Team Handbook, EVT Policy Booklet and standard operating procedures
• Abide by the employer’s information technology and finance policies
• Scan on and off for each shift using the EmpLive wall clock or mobile phone application
• Check rosters and apply for annual leave using EmpLive
• Log in to Dayfroce regularly to access payslips and update personal details
• Ensure customer and employee information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company
• Take responsibility to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and within given time frames
• Complete all assigned opening and closing duties and daily tasks and ensure a concise hand over.

• Maintain appearance in line with the employer’s presentation and grooming standards
• Embrace the EVT Vision, Purpose and Values in your work
• Maintain integrity, honesty and confidentiality in all business undertakings in line with the EVT Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Treat all employees with respect
• Participate in training and development programs provided by the employer
• Attend scheduled meetings as required.

• Work safely at all times following the employer’s WH&S and environment policies
• Use correct manual handling techniques
• Ensure all employees and customers are provided with a workplace free of inappropriate behaviors including discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimization
• Ensure correct use and storage of chemicals
• Wear and/or use personal protective equipment as necessary
• Ensure the work area complies with the highest standards of cleanliness
• Maintain a tidy work area and a healthy and safe working environment
• Follow procedures to minimise your impact on the environment and prevent pollution
• Report any health or safety hazards, faults, repairs, broken or damaged equipment and cleaning needs to your manager or the Duty Manager
• Report any accidents, injuries, incidents or near misses to your manager or the Duty Manager immediately
• Follow any return to work and rehabilitation instructions as directed
• Abide by the employer’s Fit4Wk policy
• Contribute to cost control through energy conservation, correct storage of all materials and use of equipment per operating standards and manufacturer’s specifications
• Know the employer’s fire and evacuation procedures and follow all instructions given to you in the event of an emergency
• Act in accordance with legislation and regulations as currently applicable in the state of Queensland
• Follow the employer’s food hygiene and food safety program.

• Kitchen policies and procedures sign off as assigned
• Kitchen training courses – Bacteria, Chemicals, Storage
• Attend and actively participate in training programs as required by the employer.
• Daymaker Welcome
• Work Health and Safety training (incorporating Fire Evacuation, Manual Handling and Ethics and Conduct)
• Chemical Handling training
• Food Hygiene and Food Safety training
• Customer service skills course
• Online learning courses completed annually and as assigned
• Policy and procedure sign off annually and as assigned
• Other training as determined relevant to your position.

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