Police Federation

Chef de Partie – Casual Hours Contract

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Federation House is located in the Police Federation Headquarters, it is an architectural award-winning conference and training venue with 55 air-conditioned bedrooms and a large atrium area with restaurant and bar. As well as offering a comfortable nights’ stay, the venue has excellent conference facilities with 9 purpose-built conference rooms suitable for meetings, presentations, events, or training for up to 200 people. Complimentary on-site car parking is available.


Federation House is the headquarters for the Police Federation of England and Wales, the staff association for more than 139,000 rank and file police officers.

Status: Casual hours as required
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Reporting to: Head Chef
Department: Federation House


Primary Function

To work as part of the Federation House team in the kitchen ensuring that guests and employees catering expectations are met and standards are maintained
Supporting the kitchen team by overseeing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals
To assist in covering shifts for holiday cover, seasonal periods and when we are experiencing busy periods in the hotel and conference centre


Key Responsibilities

Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, following instructions and ensuring that clear instructions are communicated and followed by the team
Ensuring that strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen are maintained. Trouble-shooting any problems that may arise
Adapt, manage and deliver the food production needs of various kitchen sections to the required standards
Maximise time by effective planning of work, maintaining high levels of productivity and report potential issues to the senior chefs
Participate in the organisation of ordering, cost controlling and wastage of food
Ensure that temperature checks, allergen information and cleaning schedules are completed correctly and on time. Understand COSHH before using any chemicals or cleaning substances
Responsible for the delivery of all food produce and maintaining stock rotation. Ensuring the stock is of an acceptable standard, is distributed to the correct storage area and that security and stock loss measures are maintained
Provide guests and employees with first class customer service
Attend staff meetings and training as and when required
Deal with customer complaints and follow relevant complaints processes
Report any accidents or incidents, following company procedures

 

Key Skills & Experience

Two years’ experience working as Chef de Partie or similar role
To have a working knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
Relevant catering qualification; NVQ or equivalent
Knowledge of food safety practices and allergens
Passionate about delivering great food and service
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well in a team and give clear instructions
Able to deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner
Be well organised and able to multitask
Pastry experience will be advantageous
Can be flexible to support the team on various shifts which include early, late and weekends


Interview Process

Telephone Interview with Talent Acquisition Lead
Interview with Head Chef and Talent Acquisition Lead
Trial shift in the kitchen

 

What Federation House will offer you
As a casual hour’s contract member of the team we offer multiple benefits including competitive rates of pay, holiday accrual payments, onsite free meals and refreshments, free onsite gym, free onsite parking, social events and preferred hotel rates


*Please note that these duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be changed
from time to time in line with the reasonable requirements of the Police Federation and as
directed by the line manager, on behalf of the Head of Department.

 

CV needed? Yes
Cover letter needed? Optional
Document: See job profile
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