What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Partie position at Little King?
About
Little King is the culmination and marriage of many years of passionate work and exploration in the fields of design and cooking. It is a homeware and design store that also houses a cafe, which serves simple, seasonal food from morning to afternoon. We built the space on a strong work ethic and optimism for the future. We built it to be warm, inclusive, and celebratory. It is a place where living and eating well is for everyone.
The Little King kitchen is quietly ambitious, always working to produce delicious food without compromise. We take a gentle approach to ingredients, but we’re never plain or boring. Our simple, flexible menus evolve with the seasons and strictly showcase low intervention ingredients and organic growing practices. We are proud students of the slow food movement and aim to spread the joy of eating well.
Chef de Partie
Little King is building a small team of passionate cooks. Full- and part-time positions available. Daytime hours only.
You will work directly with the head chef/owner to prepare, maintain and conceptualize a small seasonal menu with the best ingredients the Hudson Valley has to offer. The Little King kitchen rewards curiosity and values hard work, attention to detail, and kindness above all else.
All members of the team will have their hands in everything. This includes pastry production, vegetable and meat prep, sauce and condiment prep, menu and recipe development, interfacing with guests and FOH team and, of course, dishes!
● A fundamental understanding of a professional kitchen and basic understanding of baking and knife skills with a year or two of professional experience is a big plus, but please at least be coachable with a positive attitude.
● Organizational skills, tidiness, and punctuality are required.
This job also requires the ability to lift 50lbs, to stand for prolonged periods of time, and to communicate and interact with all types of people. We encourage all to apply and are happy to discuss how we can make this the right job for you!
To start the conversation please tell us a little about yourself, what kind of food you like to cook and eat, and your past work experience. Send an email to info@littleking.online.