Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) - Commissary, Fruits & Vegetables

Overview: This is a specialized Demi Chef de Partie role focused on the Commissary or Primary Preparation area, with a dedicated responsibility for all fruits, vegetables, salads, and herbs. It's a crucial support role that ensures all other kitchen sections have perfect, ready-to-use produce.

Key Responsibilities:

Production-Scale Preparation: Manages the high-volume preparation of all fruits and vegetables for the entire kitchen or multiple outlets. This includes washing, peeling, cutting, chopping (julienne, brunoise, etc.), and portioning to exact specifications.
Quality Control & Reception: Inspects all incoming produce deliveries for quality, freshness, and specification. Reports any issues to superiors.
Specialized Techniques: Executes specialized tasks such as creating garnishes, turning vegetables, preparing complex salads, fruit carvings, and making fresh juices or purees.
Storage & Waste Management: Oversees the proper storage of all produce to maximize shelf life. Implements waste-reduction strategies (e.g., using trimmings for stocks, soups, or compost).
Station Organization: Maintains an impeccably organized and hygienic commissary area. Ensures all equipment (slicers, peelers, mandolins) is clean and safe.
Supervision: May supervise Commis chefs assigned to the fruit and vegetable preparation area.
Menu-Specific Prep: Prepares batch items like potato galettes, duchess potatoes, salsas, or pre-set salads for banquet events.

Requirements:

Experience as a Commis Chef with significant exposure to vegetable preparation, or 1-2 years as a Demi Chef de Partie.
Expert knife skills and extensive knowledge of vegetable cuts, varieties, and seasonality.
Meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
High stamina for repetitive, precision tasks.
Excellent organizational skills to manage large volumes of prep for multiple teams.
Deep understanding of produce handling, storage, and preservation.

Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) - Commissary jobs

Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) - Commissary, Fruits & Vegetables