Demi Chef de Partie - Cold Kitchen

About the role

JW Marriott is hiring a Demi Chef de Partie for its cold kitchen in Kuwait City. The position is full time and non-management, and involves preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality standards and presentation standards, including cold foods.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
• 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 follow food preparation checklists.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials and inform Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Anticipate guest 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, safety and security policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, and complete safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance, protect company assets and confidential information, and uphold quality standards.

Required profile

• Preferred: 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 objects up to 25 pounds.