Chef De Partie - Butcher

About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers. 

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here. 

Role Overview

To function as a CDP Butcher for the Calo Kitchen, to work alongside the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring ordering and stocking. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the head chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Must be able to clearly communicate tasks to team members
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
• Produce high-quality plates both design and taste-wise

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications 

• Must have had previous experience as DCDP or CDP
• Must have 8 years of experience within the hospitality and catering industry
• Must be currently present in UAE
• Must be a proficient communicator in English
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility experience is a plus

Knowledge and Competency

• Has had team-leading experiences
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

Personality

• Strong communicator 
• Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy