If you work in a kitchen, you will already know that there is more than one kind of chef. Each type of chef specialises in a particular kind of work and is responsible for different kinds of food preparation. By specialising, it is possible for a chef to earn a better wage and to progress within the industry.
Becoming chef de partie is an excellent way to progress and hone your skills. Every kitchen is organised slightly differently, but the bigger kitchens employ several chef de parties to work as section chiefs. In some kitchens, there will be a sauce section, as well as a fish, meat, vegetable and desert sections. Some larger kitchens break things down even further with separate pastry and salad sections.
Look Online
The vast majority of jobs are advertised online. If you want to find Chef de Partie jobs in Glasgow the best place to look is a specialist job board that only advertises catering jobs. These job boards attract the most advertisers. Using a catering job board considerably improves the chances of you finding work for which you are qualified.
Applying
If you do decide to use a catering job board to find a chef de partie job take the time to put together a good CV and keep it up to date. That way the moment you see a suitable vacancy you can apply straight away. Applying early shows that you are keen and organised, this will go some way to encouraging firms to ask you to come in for an interview.
Research the firm you are applying to join and try to reflect your knowledge of the firm and their values in your application. Should you be asked to an interview this research will stand you in good stead and help you to secure the role.
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