Demi Chef de Partie

About the role

Courtyard, part of Marriott International, is hiring a Demi Chef de Partie in Abu Dhabi. The role covers preparing meals and dishes to recipe and quality standards, cooking and serving food, and supporting the kitchen team and management.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare meals and substitute items, cook according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and a food preparation checklist, and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill and roaster temperatures; pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Maintain food logs and inform the Chef of excess food for daily specials.
• Tell Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Anticipate guests' service needs and communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff, and act as a role model.
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and keep a clean, professional appearance.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Physical ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods, bend, twist and lift up to 25 pounds.