Pastry Chef de Partie

• Participates in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards
• complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs
• Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
• check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up
• note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• return all food items not used to designated storage areas
• assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems
• control food waste, loss and usage per policies
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
• Assist in plans and actions to correct food cost problems: control food waste, losses, and consumption
• Support the departments in case of crunch

• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience
• Advanced culinary knowledge
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt, kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) rules
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking
• Team spirit
• Passionate, dynamic
• Good management of stress and priorities
• Vocational and intercultural adaptation

English (read, written spoken) wished, not required