Chef De Partie Apprentice

We are currently recruiting for a Chef De Partie to join our kitchen team at the Ilsington Hotel, Haytor, Dartmoor.

You will assist in creating wonderful dishes inspired by local and seasonal products too.

We are looking for a passionate staff who have a love for food and are looking to build their careers in the hospitality industry. Perched in the heart of Dartmoor the Hotels’ restaurant boasts panoramic views of Haytor Rock.

We have a small longstanding team who cater to a wide range of customers and includes fine dining. The ideal candidate will work well in a close-knit team and be a pro-active individual that is willing to learn and develop their current skills, as well as being dedicated to preparing a high standard of food.

The job role includes: -

Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard and assisting in all sections of the kitchen as directed by the Head Chef

Maintaining high levels of service

Assisting and monitoring stock, including stock rotation

Ensuring minimum kitchen wastage

Keeping all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination

Learning skills and recipes from other members of the department and applying them

Complying with all company policies and procedures and all statutory regulations and food hygiene policies.

Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Food Hygiene, Healthy and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures

Any other reasonable duties required by the Head Chef or General Manager The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Self-motivated and proactive

Strong organisational skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Great attention to detail

Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment

Great communication skills

Willingness to follow instruction

Relevant training and culinary qualifications

Transport is essential due to our location. We are 4 miles from A38 and Bovey Tracey/Trago Mills in a rural location.

There is no live-in accommodation with this position

The hotel is based on Dartmoor and is not accessible by public transport.

The successful candidate will need to have their own transport