Demi Chef De Partie

About Calo 

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology. 

Role overview

To function as a Demi Chef De Partie for Calo Qatar Central Production Unit. Oversee and execute the section operations and manage daily production activities, including leading staff on preparation & cooking, to meet Calo’s nutritional standards. The successful candidate will make use of their technical and team leadership skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction through efficiency and strong adherence to safety protocols 

Relationships and working expectations

• Provides support and training supervision to junior personnel deployed in the kitchen.
• Works closely with the Kitchen Management, Production Leads, and Supply Chain to align on quality, supplier concerns, or improvements in workflow 
• Shift-based work, based in a temperature-controlled environment with mandatory personal protective equipment during all production operation times 

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the team in alignment with Calo’s culture and brand values through clear communication 
• Execute all cooking and preparations with consistency and efficiency, training and guiding the team to execute on the same level of performance
• Ensure precise portioning to align with Calo’s calories and macronutrient guidelines
• Minimize waste through effective practice of storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients, along with smart cutting, trimming, utilization & yield optimization
• Follow daily production plans and ensure the timely delivery of prepped components to dispatch teams 
• Maintain routine due diligence checks, adhering to HACCP standards along with sanitation and safety protocols

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications 

• Proven experience as a DCDP or Commis  in high-volume hotels or central kitchens (2 - 3 years minimum)
• Proficient with health and safety, Haccp standards ( certification preferred) 

Knowledge and competency

• In-depth knowledge of various preparation  &  cooking techniques 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Proficient in communication  in English and leading a team 

Personality

• Passion for quality and continuous improvements
• Able to lead with empathy, building the best version of yourself and your peers
• Obsession with delivering a high level of customer satisfaction