Lindblad Expeditions

Chef De Partie

Seattle, WA · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 95 days ago

CommunicationTime ManagementAdaptability

About the role

As Chef de Partie aboard a Lindblad Expeditions vessel, you'll take a key role in the preparation of high-quality meals - with a special focus on cooking daily crew meals that are nourishing, balanced, and executed with care.
You'll also assist the Head and Sous Chef with guest meal prep, buffet setups, canapés, and action station service, and may be called on to help with inventory, provisioning, and sanitation efforts.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires strong culinary fundamentals, solid time management, and a collaborative mindset.

You should also be ready to step up and support the galley team as needed - including leading others or filling in for more senior roles when necessary.
Helps maintain the cleanliness of the galley area and food storage rooms.
Assists in loading, handling and proper storage of food and related items to maintain inventory at appropriate stocking levels and to ensure proper rotation of perishable and non perishable food items.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
Communication Skills Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.

STATEMENT Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data.
We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth.
An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization.

Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements.
Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel.
From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world's most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the "Exhilaration of Discovery".
Assists the Head Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cook, and Pantry Chef, in the preparation of all guest and crew meals following company menu matrix and recipes.
Participates in the actual cooking and preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner; meat, fish dishes, vegetarian options, side dishes for both guest and crew meals.
Working the action station during meal periods; Example but not limited to; Omelets, carving stations and the sauté action station.
Primary responsibilities include buffet action station, crew meal preparation and execution, canapes and appetizers as well as prepping, portioning, and cleaning.
Assisting in setting up/ break down of the hot line.
Assisting during plating breakfast, lunch and dinners with Sous Chef, Line Cook.
Assists Head Chef in training, and developing of the Pantry Chefs, and galley dishwashers, by following company policies, and menus.

EMPLOYER STATEMENT At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet.
As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization.
We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued.
We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.

From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launch

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