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Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, consisting of Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort, and Eldorado Yacht Club. With world-class amenities, delicious culinary offerings, our guests can make every moment an experience. 
If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your hospitality talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then keep reading!
Perks

• Seasonal Staff Accommodation options (shared) 
• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining, and more at our sister properties
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Room for growth and development

Position Summary: 
The Chef de Partie is a team leader responsible for the execution of various areas of line preparation. They prioritize duties, ensuring cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintenance of consistent practices, and a high level of execution to meet quality standards. 
What will you be doing? 
You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standard:

• Review the daily production sheets and line checklists with colleagues, even without the Chef de Cuisine present
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard, with completed checklists
• Maintain stations by ensuring preparation, task delegation, and production of high-quality food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion
• Ensure that all colleagues’ stations are fresh, and properly rotated to par levels
• Adhere to recipes and menu specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Have full knowledge of all recipes and menu items, including sides and menu pricing
• Taste all products (soups, sauces, glazes, stocks, and ‘prep items’ used for the finishing of menu items)
• Prepare lists of food products required for stations and production for food orders
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum and ensures proper food rotation by pulling product from the freezer, labeling, and storing food to reduce food cost expense
• Keep workstations clean and organized, sweeping and mopping floors including fridges/freezers, keeping countertops and stovetops clean, and organizing dry storage
• Always lead by example with proper food handling, execution, and overall performance and attitude
• Participate in daily stand-ups
• Lead culinary team as a day / night expeditor, and is educated on the proper procedure for disciplinary action
• Ensure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely in accordance with Eldorado Resort and government food safety guidelines
• Work with banquet cooks to ensure all aspects of food standards are met
• Properly and safely operate kitchen equipment, report any required maintenance or repairs to the Chef de Cuisine immediately
• Report all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to the Chef de Cuisine in a timely fashion
• Ensure temperature control charts are filled out
• Actively participate in the orientation and training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices
• Ensure that there is no interruption to guest service
• Liaise with the Front of House Manager as needed
• Assist in the creation of fresh sheets, and new menu items
• Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role, you should demonstrate the following: 

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
• Experience in a fast-paced, fine dining environment
• Passion for the culinary arts
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• A positive and respectful attitude
• Quick learner and ability to retain knowledge and skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid FOODSAFE Certificate required
• Red Seal certification preferred
• WHMIS certification preferred
• Must be able to stand up to eight hours, and move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Available to work a flexible schedule, a minimum of three days per week (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) based on business volumes and operational demands

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado Resort family!

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