Chef vacancies

Job Description
Mallard Co. Ltd in Malta is looking to recruit the below vacancies to join their team on a full-time basis. 

• Commis Chef;
• Sous Chef;
• Chef de Partie;
• Kitchen Porter.

Job Description for the role of Commis Chef: 
You will join our dedicated kitchen team, supporting the Demi Chef de Partie and the Chef de Partie to ensure the smooth running of a station within our busy kitchen and facilitate the flawless delivery of our menus. Duties will range from food preparation and mise-en-place to mucking in during service and ensuring health and safety practices are adhered to. Flexibility and an eagerness to learn are key as you will be expected to support the wider kitchen team as and when required. You will thrive as part of a team, communicating with colleagues with confidence and sensitivity.

Commis Chef Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in Food Preparation from a Catering Institute;
• In the position of a Food Handling Certificate;
• ITS students will also be considered for work placements;
• Minimum 1-year work experience in a kitchen, preferably in a hotel;
• Fluent in English;
• A proactive approach to dealing with issues that may arise;
• Highly organized, able to multitask and prioritize and work under pressure.

Job Description for the role of Sous Chef:
The right candidate will have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic, able to cover the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence as well as understand stock control and ordering procedures. You’ll be responsible for the supervision, preparation, and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times in keeping with the Hotel’s high standards. You will also be required to ensure that strict hygiene regulations are adhered to. You’ll first and foremost have a passion for food, be extremely hard-working, and be excited by developing new menus and ideas with a focus on seasonality and quality produce. Our client has high standards however the most important ingredient they are looking for is a passion for the kitchen and a desire to be the best.

Sous Chef Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in Food Preparation from a Catering Institute;
• In a position of a Food Handling Certificate;
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a kitchen, preferably in a hotel;
• Fluent in English;
• Proactive approach to dealing with issues that may arise;
• Highly organized, able to multitask and prioritize and work under pressure.

Job Description for the role of Chef de Partie: 
We are seeking a Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade. In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals in his/her section by enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen. S/he must also be able to give orders within her/his section, as well as carry out orders handed down by the Sous Chef and Head Chef.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook dishes on menus set by the company and Head Chef using recipes provided;
• Cook, Chill, Label, Store and rotate food, keeping required records and taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure compliance with HACCP procedures, food hygiene regulations, and company;
• Maintain adequate section stock levels to meet the needs of the business and place orders with Sous Chef;
• Maintain secure stock storage;
• Minimise expenses by careful control of food stock;
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and in good working order;
• Report hazards and maintenance requirements;
• Provide training and guidance to Commis chef on section;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food industry trends.

Chef De Partie Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in Food Preparation from a Catering Institute;
• In a position of a Food Handling Certificate;
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a kitchen, preferably in a hotel;
• Fluent in English;
• Proactive approach to dealing with issues that may arise;
• Highly organized, able to multitask and prioritize and work under pressure.

Job Description for the role of Kitchen Porter: 
You will join our dedicated kitchen team to ensure the cleaning of all the dishes and the kitchen floors are spotless.

Duties will include:

• Ensure basic cleaning jobs are carried out as quickly as possible;
• Collect and wash up pots and pans;
• Clean food preparation areas and equipment, in addition to crockery and cutlery with the use of an industrial dish washer;
• Unload food and equipment deliveries;
• Keep the storeroom organised;
• Keep work surfaces, walls, and floors clean and sanitised.

Kitchen Porter Requirements and Qualifications:

• In the position of a Food Handling Certificate;
• Fluent in English;
• Proactive approach to dealing with issues that may arise;
• Highly organized, able to multitask and prioritize and work under pressure.

Mallard Co. Ltd:
The Qawra Palace Hotel is hospitality ownership managed by the Vella family, with the most welcoming management and staff who provide their customers with efficient and pleasant service. The four-star rated hotel offers exceptional service to an elite clientele. The semi-modern décor grants a warm attachment.  The panoramic view of Salina Bay and the ample promenade is a bonus to the hotel’s room view.  Only 30 minutes away from the airport and is situated in the most prime area of St. Paul’s Bay/ Bugibba.  The town of St.Paul’s Bay is only a stone throw away. “Il-Gzejjer” (St. Paul’s Island – the initial location of St. Paul’s shipwreck) is simply a short-distance boat ride. This hotel offers ample facilities together with a comfortable, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere. This is the perfect hotel for families and couples of all ages that are in search of a central location, with a good range of facilities close by. There are many shops, bars, and restaurants in the immediate vicinity and it is but a short walk to Bugibba and St. Paul’s Bay for a wider choice.