Chef De Partie

The cook does not make original dishes; they merely follow the recipe of the existing dishes. A cooks job involves much less administration and more of cooking. This profession does not require too much education. Given below are their duties in detail:-

·       Preparing the kitchen before the arrival of the chefs.

·       Cleaning the kitchen before and after food service.

·       Preparing ingredients beforehand, like cleaning and chopping the vegetables.

·       Looking after the stock of the kitchen and informing it to the head chef as the stocks run out.

·       Cleaning all the kitchen equipment before and after use

·       Cleaning the kitchen and maintaining the cleanliness at all times as there could be an inspection anytime

·       Cooking dishes under the supervision of the chef

·       Giving suggestions to the chef regarding new preparations and the menu

·       Should know the menu thoroughly and should be able to make each dish on the menu

·       Fill in for absent chefs

·       Help in the designing the interiors of the restaurant

·       Help the chef in training the new staff

·       Coordinate with the other kitchen staff

·       Update the accounts of the restaurant for the head chef

·       Report any mishaps in the kitchen

·       Apply safety standards

·       Keep a check of the safety equipment