Chef de Partie Required

Often working independently, you will organise and produce a daily range of savoury and sweet food that complements Bellbird’s bread and pastry range. This includes fresh sandwiches, savouries, baked cabinet items, seasonal products and other ready-to-eat food.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and organise the daily preparation and production requirements for your section.
• Prepare and cook savoury and sweet café and cabinet food.
• Produce sandwiches, savouries, baked items and seasonal products using Bellbird’s breads and other bakery products.
• Follow and interpret recipes and production specifications to achieve consistent results.
• Monitor the quality, presentation and consistency of products throughout preparation and production.
• Identify production or quality issues and work with the Department Lead to resolve them.
• Ensure production is completed within agreed deadlines.
• Coordinate preparation and handover requirements with other members of the kitchen and bakery teams.
• Manage stock levels, FIFO rotation and daily ingredient requirements.
• Assist with ordering and ensure adequate stock is available for future production.
• Monitor wastage and contribute to controlling ingredient and labour costs.
• Maintain production records, handover notes and other required documentation.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Demonstrate food-preparation and production methods and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Contribute ideas for improving recipes, workflow, production efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure finished products meet Bellbird’s standards before they are offered for sale.
• Assist with customer service and product knowledge when required.