Chef de Partie (all genders)

About the job

DoN stands for catering with character. Culinary arts with attitude. Thought differently. Boldly done. We believe in ideas instead of processes and in people instead of systems. With passion, warmth, uncompromising quality, and the drive to constantly reinvent the familiar, we develop tailor-made concepts for gastronomy and hospitality. We are the exclusive premium catering partner of the SWISS Lounges in Zurich and Geneva, delighting over 1.7 million guests annually in 12 Business, Senator, and First-Class lounges. With around 270 employees at Zurich and Geneva airports, we create culinary experiences at the highest level every day. Become part of our team and help us create experiences that enrich the lives of our guests – day by day, worldwide.

Shape the culinary future with us - we don't work here, we create.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes with the highest quality standards
• Managing your own station with all associated responsibilities
• Checking and storing orders according to specifications
• Responsibility for the kitchen area in the absence of the kitchen manager
• Cleaning and checking cold storage rooms and goods
• Quality assurance (tasting, checking shelf life, etc.)
• Responsibility for cleanliness and order of the station
• Carrying out any cleaning tasks in the kitchen area
• Co-responsibility for ordering food in the kitchen area in consultation with the respective supervisor
• Participation in the development of new dishes and seasonal concepts
• Filling out various checklists in the kitchen area, e.g. temperature control, goods receipt control
• Assisting in the creative development of new dishes and food plans
• Participating in product presentations and roadshows, as well as deployment at catering events and various other events

Expectations

• Completed chef training
• High professional competence
• Professional skills in handling high-quality food products
• 2 - 3 years of cooking experience
• Organisational talent
• Clean and independent working style
• High quality and hygiene awareness
• Experience in ordering and inventory management
• Very good German and good English skills
• Good interpersonal skills in guest contact
• Flexibility regarding working hours between 04:30 and 23:00 (shift, weekend, and holiday work)

We offer

• Working in one of the most renowned First-Class lounges in the world

• High-quality, fresh products and culinary variety at top level 

• Creative freedom in new dishes and food concepts

• International clientele with the highest quality demands

• A dynamic team that lives excellence and promotes innovation

• The final classification is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as professional experience, area of responsibility, and qualification

• Active support for further training (in-house & external)
• Discounts and benefits at selected companies at Zurich Airport
• Birthday and anniversary gifts
• Free meals
• Employee referral bonus
• CHF 50/month subsidy for your commute
• Varied and diverse range of tasks

Additional info (optional)

https://jobs.don.at/job/269624?referrer=jobsch