Chef de Partie

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia.30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, VirginiaJust a bit over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, Virginia and Washington, DC.Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join our growing team of exceptional people. Your next career awaits.Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, Michelin Green Star, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.Why join our team:We offer:Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)Paid time off (Full time employees)401(k) retirement plan with matchOn-the-job trainingEmployee education allowanceAdvancement potentialFlexible schedulesEmployee appreciation eventsComplimentary uniformsDelicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefsReferral bonusesCompetitive paywww.theinnatlittlewashington.comChef de Partie III- SUMMARY- Patty O'sSUMMARYThe Chef de Partie III positionis responsible for daily prep and execution of service on their assignedstation within Patty O’s Café & Bakery. A chef de partie III is expected towork under the guidance of chef de partie 1 & 2, following all theprocedures and tasks. This position requires an overall understanding oftimelines, product needs, flavor combinations, and the expectations for eachdish from their station as directed during prep and service. A chef de partie IIIis expected to have fundamental knife and product identification skills. Thisposition also can work quickly and efficiently with other team members in afocused and organized manner. This position is an entry level position andindividuals should have a strong desire to learn and grow within the kitchenenvironment.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSDaily mise-en-placeproduction and execution of cookery/plating of dishes from assigned station forservice.Generalcleaning and sanitation duties as directed by culinary management, as well aslead cooks.Properly setup scheduled station for service on time.Responsiblefor any project delegated to station by CDP1 or CDP2 as needed for service.Dailyanalysis of station and product to ensure all standards and quality issues aremet.Accuratelyfollow and execute recipes for assigned station.Proper andthorough break down, or hand over, of station at the end of shift.Other relatedassignments as necessary.QUALIFICATIONSRequiredGeneral fundamentalskills in all basic cooking techniques and execution of knife cutsA sense offlavor development and evaluation of prep is necessary for this position.Strong desireto grow and develop one’s craft and skills within the kitchen environment.Servsafecertification within six months of full time employment.DesirableMinimum of 1year professional cooking experience. Associate’sdegree in culinary arts.Bi-lingual inEnglish and Spanish.  SKILLSAbility towork quickly and cleanly throughout a shift and meet all deadlines before andduring service.Strongcommunication skills and practice.Ability toproblem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to lift 50 lbs.Ability to stand for long periods oftime (8-10 hours consistently).Requires exposure to hot pans, sharpknives, open flames, and temperatures ranging from hot to cold. Availability and understanding thatthe position often requires hours in excess of a standard workweek (40-50hours).**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**