Food preparation: The Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing food items according to recipes and the instructions of the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
Kitchen management: The Demi Chef de Partie helps manage the kitchen by supervising junior staff, including Commis chefs, and ensuring that food is prepared efficiently and accurately.
Menu planning: The Demi Chef de Partie may be involved in menu planning, including selecting ingredients, creating recipes, and ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards.
Inventory management: The Demi Chef de Partie may be responsible for inventory management, including counting and storing food items, and ordering kitchen supplies.
Equipment maintenance: The Demi Chef de Partie helps maintain kitchen equipment by cleaning and sanitizing tools and machines, and reporting any defects to the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
Food safety and sanitation: The Demi Chef de Partie follows food safety and sanitation protocols in the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food, cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work surfaces, and adherence to health and safety guidelines.
Quality control: The Demi Chef de Partie maintains quality control by monitoring dishes as they are prepared and served, ensuring that they meet the restaurant's quality standards.
Communication: The Demi Chef de Partie communicates regularly with other kitchen staff, including the Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, and Commis chefs, to ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly.
Overall, the Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for helping to manage the kitchen and ensuring that food is prepared to the highest quality standards. The Demi Chef de Partie is expected to have excellent culinary skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and follow instructions from the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.